Library Assistant Job at Rye Country Day School, Rye, NY

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  • Rye Country Day School
  • Rye, NY

Job Description

Rye Country Day School is seeking a full-time Library Assistant to begin in August 2025. This is a 10-month benefit eligible position. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college-preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York, dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

●      Manage the circulation and shelving of all library materials including reshelving all books, processing, cataloging, shelving new materials, preparing and sending overdue notices, and keeping the online catalog current.

●      Assisting with bulletin boards, displays, library programming, and other special projects, as needed

●      Inventory and weed the collection as needed under the direction of the librarians

●      Filing, photocopying and maintaining library’s professional and business materials

●      Assist with library-related events (author visits, unboxing, and pop-ups)

Desired qualifications:

●      Bachelor’s degree is recommended; Library experience is a plus

●      Familiarity with library systems and technology

●      Strong interpersonal skills; a positive attitude, excellent oral, written, and organizational skills; and strong attention to detail a must

●      Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

●      A well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Physical requirements include theability to push and lift to 25lbs, and to be able to engage in frequent movements, such as standing, walking, crouching, twisting, and reaching

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits. RCDS  is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website- – to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: .

Salary range: $50,000-$55,000 based on experience

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area,

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