Librarian/Library Teacher, Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, Somerville, MA

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful, urban K-12 public school with the mission of preparing each student for success in college, fostering responsible citizenship, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. 
At Prospect Hill Academy, the prevailing belief is that with hard work, effective effort, perseverance through adversity, committed teachers, and invested parents, all students are capable of academic, intellectual, social, and moral excellence. Fueling this conviction are seven core values that guide the daily life and culture of the school–(1) High Expectations: Each student can do and be whatever s/he wants; (2) Equity: Access and opportunity drive achievement; (3) Personalization: One size does not fit all; (4) Cultural Proficiency: We see, honor, and embrace differences; (5) Collaboration: Many minds are better than one; (6) Balance: Both-and, not either-or; (7) Inquiry: Decisions are strategic and informed by data; and (8) Accountability: If students fail, we all fail.

We are currently accepting applications for: LIBRARIAN/LIBRARY TEACHER

The Librarian should possess a passion for working with upper elementary aged children, children’s literature and technological innovation. Strong communication and organization skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize, and to work effectively as part of a team are essential. The candidate should possess Massachusetts School Library Certification, have either an MLS or other Masters degree in school library media studies, and have some experience as a school librarian or as a classroom teacher. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Teacher Role: teaches and co-teaches library and information literacy skills and literature appreciation in a way that integrates and connects with the core curriculum. Conducts reader’s advisory and guides students in selecting books and encourages positive and respectful student behavior. Manages book circulation and communication with students and families regarding overdue materials. Works with the reader’s workshop and ELA team to support a school wide reading culture. 
• Instructional Consultant Role: collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy with the classroom curricula; pursues knowledge of current educational theory and practice; serves as an information resource to staff and as a link to resources both within and beyond the media center.
• Program Administrator Role: develops and maintains a collection that meets curriculum needs as well as provides culturally relevant and representative resources for our diverse student population, through careful selection, weeding and periodic inventorying. Ensures that standard cataloging, circulation and shelving procedures are followed; maintains online catalog and patron records. 
• Member of the Community: participates fully as a member of the Upper Elementary Campus faculty and with the district wide technology team. This includes attending faculty and library/technology meetings. Supports the creation of a positive library and school culture.

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful, urban K-12 public school with the mission of preparing each student for success in college, fostering responsible citizenship, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. 

At Prospect Hill Academy, the prevailing belief is that with hard work, effective effort, perseverance through adversity, committed teachers, and invested parents, all students are capable of academic, intellectual, social, and moral excellence. Fueling this conviction are eight core values that guide the daily life and culture of the school–(1) High Expectations; (2) Equity; (3) Personalization; (4) Cultural Proficiency; (5) Collaboration; (6) Balance; (7) Inquiry; and (8) Accountability.

The ideal PHA teacher will possess the following attributes:

P…positive
R…resilient
O…open-minded
S…student-centered
P…professional
E…engaging
C…collaborative, culturally competent, caring
T…track record of High Performance

PHA’s Upper Elementary Campus is located on Franklin Street in Somerville, MA and serves Grades 4-6.

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Prior experience working with these age levels, and in an urban school, highly desired. 

Educational or other qualifications required: 

• Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• MA Licensure
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred 

Specific skills and/or competence required: 

• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values
• Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required