Middle School Librarian, Leave Replacement - New York, United States - Convent of the Sacred Heart

Description

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls.

As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools.

We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools.

Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

Middle School Librarian, Leave Replacement
Beginning August 21, 2024, through Early March 2025


Position:
Middle School Librarian, Leave Replacement

Reports to:
Middle School Division Head and Director of Library and Media Studies


FLSA:
Exempt, full-time


Salary Range:
Prorated, based on an annualized salary of $65,000 to $75,000 commensurate with education and experience


Summary:


Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Develop and maintain a collection of resources in various formats for grades 5 to 8 on all topics, meeting the needs of different levels of maturity at each grade level and different learning styles
• Recommend and implement annual expenditures for Middle School collection development
• Maintain financial records for the Middle School library program
• Ensure the relevancy of the collection using a systematic review of library materials (in collaboration with the Lower School Librarian)
• Cataloging and processing responsibilities to maintain the collection and increase access to required resources
• Manage and care for Lower/Middle School Library facility, equipment, and furnishings (in collaboration with the Lower School Librarian)
• Other duties as assigned by the Library Department Chair

TEACHING

• Plan and prepare weekly Middle School library class lessons that foster independence in learning by teaching skills in finding, using, and presenting information
• Collaborate with Middle School faculty to create and carry out projects within the curriculum, integrating the use of research skills and technologies throughout the Middle School curriculum
• Foster an interest in books and a love of literature through the summer reading program, book talks, book clubs, and other activities
• Introduce students to literature in various formats, including print, ebooks, audiobooks, and graphic novels.
• Respond to individual reference questions posed by faculty and students
• Plan and participate in special events for Middle School students, faculty, and parents that promote the library and literature, including an annual Book Fair, Curriculum Nights, and author visits

FACULTY CONSULTING

• Contribute to and collaborate in the maintenance of a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 scope and sequence of library instruction
• Provide information for the school community, including new instructional materials and new techniques that can be used to strengthen instruction, focusing on the Middle School community
• Provide resources to assist Middle School teachers in achieving instructional goals
• Plan and participate in Middle School staff development programs

OTHER

• Meet regularly with the Head of the Middle School
• Attend Library Department meetings, faculty meetings, and inservice days
• Represent the Lower/Middle School Library at Middle School faculty and parent events
• Coordinate and collaborate with parent groups to organize the annual Book Fair, author visits, library volunteers, and other events
• Collaborate with Technology Integrationist to develop programs
• Keep abreast of professional literature and attend relevant professional meetings
• Reports to the Head of the Middle School and the Director of Library Media Services

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a school library
• Relevant experience in teaching and working with children in grades 5 to
• Knowledge of young adult literature and a willingness to read outside of work
• Fluency in Google Apps for Education, Ebsco Stacks, and Follett Destiny
• Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to antiracist and antibias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy