Library Assistant & Cataloger (Part-Time)

Annunciation Orthodox School

Library Assistant & Cataloger (Part-Time)

Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a Library Assistant who is dedicated to fostering intellectual and personal growth within the AOS community. This position cultivates a vibrant learning environment where students are inspired to become lifelong readers, adept researchers, and critical thinkers. Strong candidates will be energetic, organized, and passionate about children’s and young-adult literature. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the "hearts and minds" of AOS students by prioritizing access to information, promoting literacy, and nurturing a love of learning.

Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Reports to: Director of Lower School Library & Director of Middle School Library

Status: Part-time

Start Date: August 3, 2026       

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-2:30 PM (30 hrs/wk) with additional time as needed for meetings and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of the Library Management System (LMS), specifically Follett Destiny, including all circulation functions and a smooth check-out/return process
• Catalog all library materials accurately by creating, editing, and analyzing MARC records, and improving existing bibliographic records according to policy and the Dewey Decimal System
• Maintain physical materials by applying readable labels, circulation barcodes, and donation bookplates
• Complete the annual Lower School and Middle School library inventory process to accurately track books, highlighting lost books for reordering

• Support librarians with collection development tasks, including the systematic weeding of designated materials

• Assist students, faculty, and parents in the effective use of library resources and tools, providing bibliographic and reference support
• Provide personalized reader's advisory to encourage a love of reading and learning
• Assist at the Middle School Circulation Desk and reshelve returned materials as needed
• Provide instructional coverage for Lower School and Middle School library classes during librarian absences or scheduled meetings

• Assist with library special events (e.g., guest author visits and the Teacher Favorites program), including specific support for the Book Fair donation table and maintaining the library database to reflect donor data
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support library operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, library science, or a related field; Master’s degree in Library/Information Science preferred
• Knowledgeable in Library Management Systems (LMS), specifically Follett Destiny
• Proficiency with Google Suite for Education productivity tools and Microsoft Office
• Prior experience in a school or public library is preferred
• Strong knowledge of children's and young adult literature across various genres and age levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Orientation to detail with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in cataloging and record keeping
• Ability to lift/carry piles of books as well as easily transition to/from sitting on the floor with children

Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org

• Cover letter tailored for this position
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three references