School Librarian 2026-2027 School Year

St. Edmunds Academy Mission Statement

Guided by our Core Values and commitment to high standards St. Edmunds Academy provides a diverse inclusive and nurturing learning community where students are known valued and challenged to achieve their potential.

At the heart of every day every decision every practice and every philosophy at St. Edmunds Academy lie our Core Values.

• Respect for the needs and feelings of others.
• The central role of honesty in relationships.
• The importance of taking responsibility for ones own conduct.
  
• The value of setting high standards in all endeavors.
• The worthiness of service to others.
• Understanding and appreciation of the differences among people.

St. Edmunds Academy Vision Statement

With their graduation from St. Edmunds Academy our graduates will...

1. Live with a clear sense of purpose and responsibility guided by St. Edmunds Academys Core Values.
2. Thrive in secondary school and beyond through robust academic preparation.
3. Approach real world problems with humility and conviction.
4. Value collaborating with people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
5. Recognize injustice and challenge themselves to honor the needs and worth of others.
6. Demonstrate a love of learning and commitment to personal growth.

Our graduates maintain a lifelong connection to the St. Edmunds Academy community.

St. Edmunds Academy

School Librarian

Start Date - Immediate

St. Edmunds Academy seeks an educator with a passion for books research and digital literacy for a School Librarian position. The School Librarian works collaboratively with teachers across all divisions to cultivate a love of reading and to build students skills as researchers critical thinkers and ethical creators and consumers of information.

The School Librarian is responsible for overseeing the librarys primary functions including the evaluation selection ordering processing and curation of resources while fostering a collaborative learning environment that inspires children to read for a variety of purposes and empowers them as skilled open-hearted learners. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collaborating with teachers to design and execute curriculum in information evaluation and research coordinating with homeroom teachers and advisors to support media literacy and digital citizenship and providing leadership on the selection and ethical use of digital resources. The School Librarian also manages the schools annual book fair and Battle of the Books program and serves as a representative of SEA at after-hours events and activities determined in collaboration with division directors and guided by school addition to these responsibilities the School Librarian supports community initiatives and contributes to the full life of the school community.

Excellent candidates will have an outstanding record working with early childhood elementary and/or middle school-aged students. The ability to be collaborative detail-oriented and innovative is essential. Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication are expected. The candidate must model and champion the schools core values including an overt commitment to inclusion and belonging for all members of the schools diverse community.

Librarians with strong content knowledge a passion for cultivating young readers and researchers and dedication to building meaningful relationships with students in a highly collaborative environment shaped by strong core values will enjoy this professional opportunity. A Bachelors degree is required; a Masters degree is preferred.

Interested candidates should send a resume and statement of interest to Ryan Gassaway Associate Head of School for Academics at

Required Experience:

Junior IC