JOB TITLE: Long Term Substitute: Director of Libraries
DEPARTMENT: Middle School
REPORTS TO: Director of Middle School
FLSA STATUS: Hourly; Non-exempt; January to March
Position Overview:
Hathaway Brown School is seeking a flexible and collaborative long term substitute to provide coverage during the Director of Libraries’ maternity leave, anticipated from January through March 2027. The substitute will also support daily operations and provide general classroom, supervisory, and other coverage throughout the School as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide class coverage and instruction for Middle School classes including but not limited to Grade 6 Reading and Writing Workshop and Grade 6 library classes.
- Prepare and deliver engaging lessons that support reading, writing, research, information literacy, and student independence.
- Maintain continuity with established curriculum, assignments, classroom expectations, and assessment practices.
- Create a welcoming, organized, and student-centered Middle School library environment.
- Support routine library operations, including circulation, shelving, displays, collection organization, and basic use of the library management system. Supervise the Upper School Learning commons during non-teaching periods.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or experience in education, English/language arts, literacy, or library science preferred.
- Prior teaching, substitute teaching, school library, or related experience, ideally with Middle School students.
- Strong instructional, classroom-management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Comfort supporting reading and writing instruction and helping students develop research and information-literacy skills.
- Ability to learn and use library systems, digital resources, and school technology effectively.
- Flexibility, sound judgment, reliability, and a collaborative approach to changing daily needs.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive community that fosters belonging, curiosity, and a love of reading.
Language Skills: Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking; capable of interpreting documents and communicating effectively with parents and staff.
Reasoning Ability: Skilled in problem-solving, data collection, and drawing valid conclusions.
Physical Demands: Regular activities include standing, walking, sitting, manual tasks, and communication. Frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crawling; occasional climbing or balancing. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment: Typically moderate noise levels; accommodations provided as needed.
Compensation & Benefits:
- This is a temporary, 12-week position working throughout the school day. Compensation ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. Click here to be directed to our full DEI Statement.
ABOUT HATHAWAY BROWN
Hathaway Brown School has a rich 151-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio’s oldest continually operating college-preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 780 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio – just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and references and apply through the link below. If you have any questions you may contact Meredith Cavell, Director of Human Resources at 216-320-8112.
Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, OH 44122 EOE
