Assistant Librarian (Part-Time)

Redwood Day

3245 Sheffield Avenue

Oakland, CA 94602

www.rdschool.org

Redwood Day is a vibrant K-8 school where students, faculty, and staff all learn together on our four-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing. Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student. Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other's differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives.

Job Description

The Assistant Librarian supports the Librarian in managing the School's 12,000-title collection. The Assistant Librarian collaborates with the Head Librarian to plan for and teach K-2 library specialist classes. The Assistant Librarian assists with online databases, catalog resource lists and collections, student research projects, library displays, events, book processing, acquisition and de-selection, along with other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform regular library maintenance, including by:
  • Checking books in and out
  • Processing new books
  • Shelving books
  • Continuing collection development
  • Weeding books
  • Creating rotating book displays
  • Creating signage
  • Reading shelves
  • Communicating with students and families regarding student accounts
  • Collecting books from K-2 classrooms
• Plan, organize, and teach K-2 Library classes
  • Demonstrate mastery of subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for K-2 Library courses
  • Establish a safe and inclusive environment for all students
  • Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports school-wide behavioral expectations
  • Utilize a variety of effective instructional and classroom management techniques
  • Use available technology/instructional media to enhance students' learning experiences
  • Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning
• Work with classroom teachers, as determined by the Head Librarian, to assist with online information resources & research that support the curriculum
• Attend regular library staff meetings, specialist meetings, and curriculum meetings, along with occasional all-staff meetings
• Attend planning meetings and assist with all aspects of the Book Fair, including supervising classes and student browsing periods
• Supervise library during student recesses, when open
• Help plan recess parties
• Support library-sponsored author visits
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members by communicating tactfully, courteously, and confidentially
• Supervise assigned students during assigned duty periods (morning, recess, lunch, etc.)
• Complete the specialist newsletter quarterly
• Fulfill other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• B.A. in related field; Masters in Library Science or coursework in Library Science preferred
• Experience integrating technology in curriculum
• Strong classroom management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

Schedule and Hours

This role starts August 12, 2026.

This is a part-time (.5FTE), non-exempt position. Classes are typically scheduled in the late mornings and afternoons, Monday-Friday.

Pay Scale:

Redwood Day offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated pay range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the Assistant Librarian role is $36.25 to $42.54 hourly, depending on factors such as experience and education.

Apply
Please submit a can application electronically by 05/30/2026. No phone calls, please.