St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is seeking to hire a collaborative and detailed oriented professional to serve as a Lower School Library Instructional Support Specialist beginning in late August 2026. The Library Instructional Support Specialist will support the daily operations of the Lower School Library while fostering a welcoming, organized, and engaging environment for students and faculty. This role blends administrative, organizational, and instructional support responsibilities, ensuring the library functions as a vibrant space for literacy, research, and community connection.

All members of the faculty instill our school's mission by helping their students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the School's faculty.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort with database systems and basic technology tools
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting a team environment
• Passion for literacy, books, and supporting young learners

Key Responsibilities:

Library Operations & Management

• Maintain the organization and inventory of the library collection, including shelving, cataloging, processing new materials and weeding and discarding outdated resources
• Manage circulation systems, including checking books in and out and assisting students with book selection
• Maintain accurate records within the library database, including tracking book orders, inventory, and usage
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and processing new books and materials
• Ensure the library space is clean, inviting, and conducive to learning

Faculty & Student Support

• Collaborate with teachers to locate and curate resources that support classroom instruction and units of study
• Assist students in selecting developmentally appropriate books that support their interests and reading growth

Instructional Support

• Partner with the Librarian to support library classes and literacy instruction
• Help maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment during library lessons
• Occasionally lead or co-teach classes in the absence of the Librarian or as needed
• Support student research and inquiry in age-appropriate ways

Programs & Events

• Support the planning and execution of library programs, including author visits and special literacy eventsAssist in organizing and running the school Book Fair
• Contribute to initiatives that promote a love of reading and lifelong learning

*Perform all other duties, as assigned

Overview

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences (e.g., People of Color Conference, the National Association of Independent School Annual Conference, and CASE-NAIS) are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at

https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment

For more information about St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website at www.sssas.org