Title: Librarian
Reports to: Director of Curriculum and Learning, Head of School
This is a 10-month position following the school year calendar, inclusive of teacher work weeks and professional development pursuits. The Librarian is a key member of the educational staff. Technological proficiency with Mac hardware/software and competency with electronic communication methods are requirements for the fulfillment of this job description.
Summary of Position:
The Discovery School Librarian understands and promotes the school's mission, vision, core values, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Librarian is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports both Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) methodologies while respecting the individual needs of the children in accordance with the school's mission and vision.
The Librarian works collaboratively and is committed to ongoing curriculum development and growth within the IB framework. This position communicates effectively with the administration on all aspects of the program to maintain congruence between the program and the Board-approved mission. The Librarian is professionally responsible for implementing best practices based on current research in the field of education.
This job requires the employee to spend working hours at a desk and interfacing with a computer, performing tasks necessary for the upkeep of the campus, and working directly with children, team members, and vendors/contractors. In addition, this job may require the employee to stand, bend, kneel, or lift in their regular job duties.
Normal Hours:
Accountabilities:
Professional Knowledge
Participates in a regular evaluation process, including classroom observations, feedback conferences, and self-evaluation toward the goals in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum and Learning.
Resource Management
Curates an inclusive and high-quality library collection that reflects a wide range of cultures, perspectives, and voices. Selects materials that support the school's curriculum, fosters a love of reading, and provides students with access to stories and information that reflect their identities and expand their understanding of the world.
Maintains and administers a system for library check-out considerations, ensuring that all faculty and staff are abreast of the current process for checking out books and, with the help of the administration, observes/enforces related accountabilities.
Teaching and Learning
Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy, media literacy, and research skills into Montessori or IB units of inquiry, ensuring students develop critical thinking and responsible digital citizenship.
Teaches library lessons to students from Toddlers through Elementary, providing group and individual instruction in library skills, literature, information literacy skills, research strategies, and use of resources and equipment.
Provides group and individual instruction in technology skills, including the G Suite for Education suite of tools, digital citizenship, graphic design, and other skills as needed for students.
Utilizes ongoing formative assessments of engagement with library resources, information literacy skills, and research competencies to monitor students' development and understanding, providing feedback that encourages reflection and growth.
Promoting Reading, Inquiry, and Research throughout the School
Actively promotes reading, literature, and library use through such activities as storytelling, book talks, displays, publications, reading programs, and special events.
As a result of collaborative planning, is involved in co-teaching, team or shared teaching, and individual library lessons so as to contribute to the informational and inquiry learning needs of the students.
Safety, School Culture and Communication:
The Librarian is responsible for communication that supports an understanding of the school's program, develops positive relationships within the school community, and protects the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family in the school community.
Is responsible for the safety of the children within the classrooms and on the school premises until dismissed to a responsible adult. Every teacher is responsible for the appropriate treatment and well-being of all children, based on respect. No child should ever be left unsupervised, either inside or outside the classroom.
Professional Responsibility:
The Librarian is expected to actively contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional school culture. This includes approaching each workday with a constructive and solution-oriented mindset; working collaboratively as a team player; demonstrating flexibility; and showing commitment to the school's mission, values, and community. The Librarian is expected to be a culture-builder who strengthens trust, collaboration, and morale within the school.
The Librarian is also expected to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism at all times. This includes punctuality for all assigned duties, meetings, and responsibilities; meeting established deadlines; responding to communication in accordance with the school's communication policy; and attending all required team, curriculum, and scheduled meetings. Reliability, accountability, and professional conduct are essential components of this role.
The Librarian is involved in ongoing self-assessment and refinement of practice in the classroom and collaborative professional growth.
Is responsible for reading and adhering to the guidelines established in the personnel handbook, adhering to all school policies, and is responsible for complying with all state regulations and requirements of accrediting organizations.
Participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment, for example, age-level meetings, curriculum discussion groups, working committees, mentoring, etc.
Assists in the development of and participates in school functions, including but not limited to Open Houses, Parent Orientations, Fall & Spring Festivals, Board/PTO Community Meetings.
Is responsible for keeping the Director of Curriculum and Learning updated on events, personal and professional issues, schedule, and curricular coordination that could impact performance.
Qualifications:
Work Authorization: The candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b), LTD and STD, paid & holiday leave, and life insurance.
Start Date: As soon as possible
To Apply: https://www.thediscoveryschool.org/about/employment
The Discovery School is an equal opportunity employer.
