Long Term Upper School Substitute Librarian, The Westminster Schools, Atlanta, GA

Posted January 15, 2016

The Westminster Schools is seeking a Long Term Upper School Librarian for the spring of 2016. This position runs approximately April 4 – May 27 and will follow academic schedule, generally 8am-3:30pm.

This faculty member will join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to the school’s mission and vision, including core values of diversity and service. Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life–from academics to the arts to athletics–achieving excellence through a wide range of programming supported by a wealth of resources. These include the Center for Teaching, a professional development institute located on the Westminster campus.

Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators to offer a rich and engaging curriculum, preparing our students to be lifelong learners and citizens well equipped to address local and global challenges. In fulfilling our mission to develop the whole person for college and for life, Westminster teachers are more than academic experts; they serve as coaches, advisors and inspirational mentors.

Essential Requirements, Duties and Responsibilities:

Bibliographic instruction
Collection development
Processing of materials
Creation of displays, shelving, and others as assigned
Supervision of upper school students

Qualifications:

Enrollment in (or recent completion of) a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science program from an ALA accredited institution
Completion of reference course
Familiarity with resources suitable for college prep students
Ability to work in a professional environment with young adults
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

The successful candidate will gain significant school library experience in the daily operations of the library as well as participate in substantial teaching opportunities. Depending upon an applicant’s program requirements, the position may qualify for accreditation and/or course credit. Where possible, Westminster will work with qualified candidates and relevant institutions to help facilitate this process.

The Westminster Schools is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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