Part-Time Librarian, grades 6-12

About Bancroft SchoolBancroft School is a vibrant PreK12 independent day school in Worcester Massachusetts dedicated to empowering students through active inquiry-based learning. Our dynamic academic program fosters intellectual curiosity critical thinking and confidence preparing students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world. With the guidance of exceptional educators students engage deeply with one another celebrate diverse perspectives and develop the skills needed for lifelong learning and in 1900 Bancroft is situated on a beautiful 30-acre campus in a residential neighborhood just north of downtown Worcestera thriving city with a rich history and a promising future. Our 445 students come from over 70 cities and towns across Central Massachusetts bringing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences that enrich our inclusive learning Bancroft continues to grow and innovate under the leadership of Head of School Stephanie Luebbers who began her tenure in July 2023 we remain committed to our mission and vision guided by the strategic plan BluePrint125. Our goal is to be the first choice for families seeking an educational experience where every student is challenged supported and inspired to own their journey to mastery and independence in a community where they are truly known and valued.Position Summary Bancroft School seeks an energetic flexible innovative Middle School/Upper School librarian to join our service-oriented student-centered library and educational technology program that is fully integrated into the school. This position will be part-time for 20-25 hours/week with schedule flexibility. Collaborating with the Lower School Librarian this position helps to oversee engagement in the Library for students and faculty manage the overall library budget and administer digital resources related to the library and educational technology. The MS/US Librarian works in collaboration with academic leadership and faculty to foster professional growth opportunities for faculty in the areas of educational technology research and literacy while working to support student growth and development in the areas of research information literacy and recreational reading.General Duties

• Information literacy and recreational reading.
• Fostering a culture of inquiry.
• Developing the physical library space.
• Collection of reading materials with a focus on human-centered design.
• Support faculty professional development in the areas of research and educational technology.

Skills and Qualifications

• Masters of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience working in a middle school and/or high school setting.
• Excellent organizational oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Understanding of and experience in diversity equity and inclusion practices that create a library culture where all are welcome.
• Partnering with the Academic Leadership Team and Department Chairs to help identify needs priorities and best practices in instructional technology and to help shape a mindset about educational technology that is equitable empathetic and flexible.

Bancroft seeks dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the community beyond the classroom with an interest in supporting extracurricular activities in athletics clubs and other programs. Bancroft is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community that embraces differences and welcomes candidates who will add to the racial and cultural diversity of our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by job description provides a general overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the schools mission and operations.Compensation & BenefitsBancroft School offers a competitive salary range for this position of $30-$35 per hour determined by the scope of responsibilities market benchmarks and organizational considerations. Compensation is based on a variety of factors including education experience skills expertise and internal equity. Final salary details will be provided upon an employment interested please send a cover letter resume personal statement and references to