Holy Family, South Bend - Librarian/Aide Position

School Librarian / Aide

Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified person to organize the school library and provide learning activities for students in grades pre-k through 3rd on a weekly basis. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality care for students of all abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend in all activities.

Librarian Job Responsibilities Include:

• Organize learning activities that foster a nurturing environment and instill in young students a life-long love of reading.

• Collaborate with teachers to supplement and support ELA focused learning with students during Library time.

• Hold “library class” for groups of students in grades pre-k to 3rd grade. Maximum of 15 class periods per week based on enrollment numbers.

• Maintain records of book lending to students in grades pre-k to 3rd grade.

• Monitor condition of books in the school library, repairing or replacing as needed.

• Work with school administration to schedule and run annual Book Fair during Catholic Schools’ Week.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Assists with recess and lunchroom duty for elementary age students.

• Help with copying, delivering materials to the Office and accompanying children as they move about the building.

• Works with students in small groups as directed by Administration during Tiered ELA Intervention periods.

• Substitutes when asked for Kdg-3rd grade teacher absences.

• Communicates regularly and effectively with the classroom teacher, related arts teachers, and Office personnel regarding Library visit plans.

• Works cooperatively with administrators, classroom teachers, other staff, and parents on various initiatives as directed by administration.

• Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.

• Fosters the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma

• High level thinking and problem solving skills.

• Ability to speak and write fluently and grammatically correct English.

• • Ability to speak fluently and translate spoken and written materials from Spanish to English and back is a bonus but not required.

• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs,

• Stand for 30 minutes at a time,

• Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.

• Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Interested parties should send inquiries and resume to Principal, Brittany Cains, at bcains@hfssb.org or Assistant Principal, Cheryl Meyer, at cmeyer@hfssb.org