Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Library Program Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of the lower school library, including collection development, circulation systems, physical space, and overall program vision
• Collaborate with an assistant librarian and parent volunteers to create a welcoming, well-organized, and high-functioning library
• Cultivate a culture of reading and literary enthusiasm through read-alouds, book talks, author studies, genre exploration, and independent reading initiatives
• Teach library and research skills to Kindergarten through 5th grade students, with lessons that are engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate
• Curate and maintain a diverse, representative, and current collection that reflects the full range of our school community
• Manage the library budget thoughtfully, including materials acquisition and resource subscriptions

Technology Integration & Information Literacy

• Teach information literacy skills — evaluating sources, navigating databases, understanding how information is created and shared — in partnership with homebase teachers.
• Guide students in responsible and ethical digital citizenship, including online safety, privacy, and thoughtful use of digital tools
• Collaborate with homebase teachers to integrate technology meaningfully into research and inquiry units, and potentially combine makerspace-style activities with research projects and curriculum; 
• Maintain and supervise use of 3-D printers, virtual reality technology, and other tools within the library and collaborative spaces and units
• Support teachers in discovering and using library-connected technology resources effectively

Collaboration & Community

• Partner closely with homebase teachers to design and co-teach integrated library units that connect to classroom themes and the school curriculum
• Build warm, trusting relationships with students across all grade levels, from preschool through 5th grade
• Plan, organize, and lead library programming, such as author visits and reading initiatives that benefit the school community and promote a love of literature and learning
• Contribute to lower school curriculum conversations and planning
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional collection curation, inclusive lesson design, and culturally responsive practice

Requirements

• Genuine love of children's and young adult literature and a talent for connecting young readers with the right books
• Experience working with elementary-age students in a school or library setting
• Ability to teach information literacy and research skills in ways that are age-appropriate and engaging
• Comfort integrating technology as a tool for learning — particularly in support of research, information literacy, and creative projects
• Understanding of digital citizenship and online safety for elementary students
• Collaborative spirit and the ability to work closely and creatively with classroom teachers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Culturally competent, with experience engaging with and learning from people of diverse backgrounds and identities
• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science or related field

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• School library or SLMS certification, or willingness to pursue certification
• Experience managing a library collection, budget, and circulation system (e.g., Destiny, Follett)
• Experience designing or facilitating makerspace, project-based, or hands-on creative learning experiences
• Experience in an independent school or Quaker school setting