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Jobs posted here include all types of school library work--librarians, assistants, heads of library programs, or other specialized jobs. Postings are meant to reflect jobs in the BAISL membership which become available, but may also include other relevant school library job postings.

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Lower School Librarian

The Harker School

Qualifications: MLIS

Salary: $55k-$75k

We are seeking a part-time librarian for our lower school campus. The hours of work will be about 25 hours per week. This is a part-time, school-year position. A Librarian at The Harker School empowers students and staff to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of ideas and information. Working under the Library Director and Campus Librarian, this role collaborates with faculty across all disciplines to design and deliver information literacy-enriched lessons while assisting in mentoring a team of library assistants.

  • Assist in supporting the Campus Librarian as they develop and implement a long-term program plan aligned with the school's mission; 
  • maintain a thoughtfully curated collection; 
  • build strong partnerships with teachers to integrate authentic research experiences across grade levels.

Our ideal candidate, in addition to assisting the Campus Librarian as a proactive professional who creates a welcoming library environment, reflects continuously on practice and fosters a culture where students develop a genuine love of reading and lifelong learning.

Contact email: Apply online, please contact meredith.cranston@harker.org with questions regarding the position.

See the official job posting and full description.  (Posted 02/23/2026)

Director of Lucas Family Library

Sacred Heart Schools (Atherton)

The Director of the Lucas Family Library is the high school librarian responsible for total oversight of the library program, including supervision of other librarians and assistants. Responsible for fostering a vibrant learning conducive to thoughtful, deep independent & group inquiry.

Contact email: apply online.

See the official job posting and full description.  (Posted 02/02/2026)

Prep Instructional Librarian

Sacred Heart Schools (Atherton)

Supports the Lucas Library Director to foster a vibrant learning environment conducive to thoughtful, deep independent and group inquiry.

Contact email: apply online.

See the official job posting and full description.  (Posted 02/02/2026)

Upper School Librarian

The Harker School

We are seeking a creative and collaborative member of our teaching faculty to teach information literacy skills across the disciplines and contribute to a thriving library program at one of the nation’s top college prep schools The upper school librarian performs professional tasks associated with developing and maintaining a print and digital collection to support the curriculum as well as promoting pleasure reading among teens. As a member of a 4-campus library system that is resourced with over 90 subscription database products, robust eBook access, and other electronic tools and resources, our eight librarians empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.

Contact email: apply online, please contact meredith.cranston@harker.org with questions regarding the position

See the official job posting and full description.  (Posted 01/26/2026)

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