Lower School Librarian
Lower School Librarian
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$ 75000 - 93000
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Lower School Librarian
The NightingaleBamford School seeks an experienced dynamic Lower School Librarian for theschool year.
The ideal candidate will support our schools mission goals and vision; value community; bring a spirit of enthusiasm and energy and be willing to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
- Plan and teach engaging library classes for K4 students
- Evaluate and update Lower School Library scope and sequence as needed in keeping with the K12 curriculum
- Oversee the maintenance of the schools K4 library collection including circulation collection development inventory and evaluation
- Provide readers advisory and reference assistance to Lower School students families and Professional Community members
- Create a joyful space that celebrates learning reading authentic inquiry and collaboration
- Supervise library space during recess student visits and after school
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to support student learning and curriculum in research projects and reading programs integrating skills that foster information literacy and digital citizenship
- Be a proactive and collaborative member of the Library Department to develop and carry out crossdivisional library and curriculum and events such as library orientations book clubs book fairs and author visits
- Develop and maintain a diverse collection of print ebook and audiobooks resources
- Collaborate with Lower School Leadership Team around community programming
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Library Science (MLS)
- At least 3 years experience working with Lower School students
- Flexibility and curiosity as well as a love of working with children and an extensive knowledge of childrens literature
- An understanding of the scope and the sequence of library and information literacy curriculum particularly for lower school readers and learners
- Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Strong communication skills including the ability to proactively collaborate with students families and the Professional Community
- Ability to empower students to be critical thinkers enthusiastic readers and skillful researchers
- Technology and Software Knowledge: G Suite for Education Follett Destiny Library Manager LibGuides and various library databases and digital content
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity equity and inclusion
- Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability to understand appreciate and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures
- Excellent attention to detail professional attitude good judgment a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- A supportive and compassionate approach to teaching
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively
- Superb oral and written communication skills
- High level of initiative and a proven ability to work collaboratively
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act this positions annual salary range is $75000 $93000. When extending an offer Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity and market and organizational considerations.
ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALEBAMFORD SCHOOL
Founded by two bold visionary educators in 1920 The NightingaleBamford Schools mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers compassionate citizens and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls minds and hearts and in so doing infuses their lives with meaningful relationships teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence empathy resilience and reason. Nightingales commitment to social justice and antiracism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color creed religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions military status marital status familial status caregiver status predisposing genetic characteristics actual or perceived domestic violence victim status disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Schools employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity.
This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities including but not limited to recruiting interviewing hiring staffing training promotions compensation practices employee benefits social programs discipline and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation. The School prohibits retaliation against any employee who in good faith makes a report under this policy.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
