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Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative, independent day school with a strong, national reputation serving students Pre-K through Grade 12, seeks a Primary School Librarian (grades Pre-K-3) who will lead a vibrant library program for the 2022-2023 school year. This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative teaching and learning culture.

Teaching and Instruction 

• Deliver the MKA Libraries Curriculum (includes reading, research, storytelling, and digital literacy strands) through regular classes and flexibly scheduled collaborative projects
• Create lessons informed by knowledge of developmental needs of students ages 4-9
• Use the MKA Research Cycle to frame lessons, where appropriate 
• Seek, establish, and model collaborative, curricular partnerships 
• Collaborate closely with the Educational Technology Coordinator to promote meaningful integration of digital literacy and technology across Primary School curricula 
• Match students and teachers with resources that meet their informational, research, recreational, and educational needs 
• Inspires a lifelong love of reading through lessons, read alouds, book talks, and individual conversations about reading interests 

Program Administration 

• Maintain and foster:
•   - a library environment conducive to learning and reflective of school mission ? a visually appealing and welcoming physical library space
•   - the library’s digital presence 

• Work with school leadership to provide regular, flexible library access for the entire community 
• Follow the MKA Libraries Collection Development Policy for collection development and maintenance, which includes regular collection analysis and inventory management 
• Assess the effectiveness of the library program on an ongoing basis (in coordination with students, teachers, and administration) for continuous growth
• Manage the library’s budget and advocate for funding to support the library program

Curricular Leadership 

• Serve on leadership committees, including, but not limited to, Curriculum Team Leaders (CTLs), Educational Technology, Primary School Academic Programs Committee (APC) 
• Design and offer professional development workshops for faculty

Primary School Community Responsibilities 

• Supervise students and support Primary School campus operations by remaining flexible in addressing Primary School duties as needed. These duties may vary from year to year. 

Qualified Candidates will meet the following criteria: 

• Masters Degree in Library Science with a focus on school librarianship 
• Experience working with students in grades Pre-K-3 
• Passion for and knowledge of children’s literature and awareness of digital literacy trends 
• Commitment to the development and implementation of a multicultural curriculum and program that includes diversity, inclusion, and social justice lenses to foster an inclusive learning environment for all students 
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate the role of the library program in fulfilling the school’s mission