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Head-Royce School
Responsibilities
This is a 25 hour per week non-exempt position (*with benefits) working in both the Lower School (K-5) and the Upper School (6-12) libraries for 10 months. As a member of the Head-Royce Library team, the candidate will work with learners from kindergarten through adult in a community of more than 1,000 members. Priorities will be set to maximize contributions to the operation and goals of the libraries. However, duties may be modified depending on particular experience/ expertise. Summer hours may be available in other departments on campus.
Staff members at Head-Royce may also serve the needs of the large community by supervising breaks, attending community meetings, or community engagement events. We want educators who are excited to join our community of learners and collaborate with us on meeting our Strategic Plan Goals. The School seeks applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in culturally responsive education, an understanding of adolescents, and a demonstrated genuine fondness for working with students of all ages.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, acceptance to or current enrollment in MLIS program preferred
Experience working with children and/or adolescents and an ability to work effectively with employees and parents
Comfortable with computers, technology, Web/Library 2.0 tools, and willing to learn continually
Ability to work independently and collaborate as an effective team member
Ability to follow through on long term projects and prioritize as necessary
Strong project management and organizational skills with an attention to detail
Cataloging and general library clerical experience
Ideal candidates will have an understanding of and a genuine fondness for working with students of all ages
Other Requirements:
Must be fully vaccinated (and boosted) against Covid-19 and show proof of negative TB test within the last four years in addition to participation in background screening.
Head-Royce School Overview
Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school in our 136 year. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for diversity that makes our society strong and to encourage active and responsible global citizenship.
Head-Royce enrolls 900 students in the three separate divisions — Lower, Middle and Upper Schools — and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student. With our Strategic Plan, Bridge to 2022, the school’s current initiatives include advancing an innovative, student-centered program, promoting an inclusive community, driving deeper civic engagement, sustaining a culture of balance and well-being and carefully stewarding our resources.
Other Considerations
Compensation: $23-25 Hourly/competitive among comparable schools
Location: Oakland, California
Travel: Light, though professional development conferences possible
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree(s) preferred
Start Date: Oct 1, 2022
Website: www.headroyce.org
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume. Application materials should be submitted through our website. Priority will be given to applications received before September 30.
Head-Royce School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, color, creed, disability, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, race, religion, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, a medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.