Librarian, St. Luke’s School, New Canaan, CT
Posted January 8, 2018
2018-19 Job Opening: Full-Time Middle School Librarian
St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a full-time Middle School Librarian to join us in opening a new two-story, 36,000 sq. ft. wing for Library, Humanities and Art in September 2018. We hope to add a dynamic, collaborative Library professional to help manage abundant resources including a carefully curated print collection, more than 200k e-books, a Discovery catalog and a robust suite of databases. The new Library includes 2 dedicated instructional classrooms, breakout space, and an adjacent cafe, and will continue to serve as the academic heart of the school, providing opportunities for collaboration, creativity and camaraderie.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Implement a comprehensive Information Literacy curriculum in the Middle School.
- Create, expand, or redesign grade-level-targeted programs and/or classes to ensure delivery of Information Literacy and Digital Citizenship instruction to all Middle School students.
- Work with Middle School Division and Department leadership to align existing resources and practices with a Recreational Reading Philosophy.
- Participate in an after-school activity for three seasons (athletic coaching a plus).
- Serve as co-advisor for a group of 6 to 8 students.
- Assist with supervisory duties, study hall proctoring, and chaperoning.
Key Skills and Qualities:
- An MLS from an ALA accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) or MLS-in-process required.
- Inspiring, positive, flexible, and collaborative
- Self-starter that enjoys working independently
- Experience with original and copy cataloging, and working with library technology, especially LibGuides
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understands the needs of and takes enjoyment in working with adolescents
- Interest in and enthusiasm for leadership education as defined below.
St. Luke’s attracts families from 25 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages our students to go above and beyond their own expectations. St. Luke’s offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke’s prides itself on being a forward-thinking school and home to the Center For Leadership – where students hone their own distinct leadership skills by developing a design mindset, an inclusive ethos, a global perspective, and a service orientation.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and references by email to Jim Foley, Assistant Head of School for Leadership & Innovation, at [email protected] and Elizabeth Nelson, Library Director, at [email protected].
St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.