Library Assistant II

Come lead the Homework Center at the San Bruno Library The City of San Bruno Public Library is currently recruiting for a part-time, temporary Library AssistantHomework Center Supervisor. Candidates must be able to commit from January 2026 to June 2026, for 17 hours per week and availability Monday 2-6PM, Tuesday 2-6PM, Wednesday 1-6PM and Thursday 2-6PM (with the exception of Library and San Bruno Park School District holidays). Although this is a six-month position, the program is ongoing. Continued employment in subsequent school years may be considered based on performance and program needs. Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday, December 5, 2025 Interviews: Week of December 8, 2025 (Dates are subject to change) Under the direction of the Library Services Manager, the Library AssistantHomework Center Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Library's after-school Homework Center, including classroom management, homework help, supervising and training volunteers, collaborating with library staff, and maintaining accurate records of homework center attendance. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a welcoming place for students to do their homework effectively within the larger context of the library, and for planning STEAM weekly activities and training/supervising students in the use of the 3-D printer. The homework center is a free, drop-in, after-school program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Some college coursework Clear and concise oral and written communication skills Ability to assist students with homework and computer skills Ability to relate to the public in a tactful and effective manner IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a self-starting, independent individual with sound judgement, capable of working in a busy team-oriented public-service environment; possesses excellent customer service skills; has experience working with students in a group setting, experience working with volunteers, and experience leading STEAM/Makerspace activities. Bilingual English-Spanish skills is a plus. In addition, the candidate possesses the following competencies: Creates a learning environmentEnsures that support is available to help the individual reach goals; builds other's sense of task ownership and confidence by offering to help generate ideas, make decisions, obtain resources, and overcome barriers. Facilitates developmentLeverages environmental supports and removes development barriers; create development opportunities; provides guidance and positive models; seeks suggestions for improving performance; collaboratively creates development plans that include activities targeted to specific goals. Seeks to understand students and volunteersActively gathers information to understand student and volunteer circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Meets or exceeds student and volunteer needsQuickly responds to student and volunteer needs; takes opportunities to exceed student and volunteer needs while avoiding over commitments; gains student and volunteer agreement to proposed solutions; keep students and volunteers informed about actions taken; confirms student and volunteer satisfaction. Builds self-awarenessDemonstrates an understanding of own emotional triggers, strengths, and development needs as well as the impact of own behavior on others. Listens and responds with empathyDemonstrates an understanding of the other person's situation by acknowledging both the facts and the feelings (positive or negative) they are expressing. Leverages resourcesTakes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Maintains relationshipsPresents a positive disposition and maintains constructive interpersonal relationships when under stress. Delivers clear messagesConveys messages logically, simply, succinctly, and at the right pace; does not digress; is in command of the message.