Librarian - Higher Ed. jobs in Ventura, CA

Summary of Position

The Part-Time Librarian (2-3 days per week) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the campus library, the support of student learning and research and support of teachers in fulfilling their instructional duties. The ideal candidate has a degree in Library Sciences, or another related field, and has experience as a school librarian. The candidate should also have experience developing and documenting new curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads students by example and otherwise, adhering to the guidelines of the school Course of Study and Faculty Training Manual.
• Organizes and maintains the school library.
• Communicates with the administration, parents, and dorm parents regarding student progress.
• Maintains a warm and positive environment in the library, while establishing and managing classroom rules and regulations.
• Cares for and protects the safety of the students and is versed in emergency and disaster procedures. Is thoroughly advised and clear about role during emergency and disaster procedures, and provides leadership with emergency and disaster procedures.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and teaches library research skills and subjects of special interest to classes.
• Accompanies classes to special events and school functions.
• Communicates with parents, dorm parents, and administration on a regular basis.
• Displays student’s work around the library and in publications.
• Maintains order and discipline in the library or location of supervision.
• Selects books, audio/visual materials, and periodicals to be acquired by the library.
• Reviews collection for balance up-to-datedness, and enrichment of the curriculum.
• Keeps inventory of all library materials.
• Teaches student library skills
• Revises and updates automated library system.
• Co-chairs Library and Literacy Committee, if applicable.
• Arranges presentations by storytellers and authors.
• Runs two Book Fairs during the school year.
• Supports and participates in the Outdoor Education Program.
• Prepare a presentation for an All School assembly.
• Accompany classes to special events and school functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; prior teaching experience required. Credential and experience with curriculum planning is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate grades, and possesses basic skills to work with budgets.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current CPR and First Aid preferred.
• California Driver's License preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to use training and experience to teach children of all ages.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to supervise children of all ages.
• Ability to relate to one’s peers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ojai Valley School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $28,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Ojai, CA 93023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person