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Pine Point School, a PreK - 9th-grade school, seeks to hire a part-time School Librarian to build a safe and engaging library community and to scaffold and differentiate lessons and experiences for students as needed, creating a program that meets the needs of engaged learners of all ages. We seek a passionate and collaborative leader to join our thoughtful, dynamic faculty and support our outstanding program. This role will begin as soon as the position is filled.

Job Goals:

1) To ensure that students are ethical and effective users and creators of ideas and information

2) to empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and savvy users of information; 

3) to promote intellectual curiosity in all and ensure access to information and ideas;

4) to collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and units of instruction, integrate information literacy skills at the point of need, and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness; 

5) to develop a contemporary and engaging library program based on current research and student interest

6) to provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with the school's mission, goals, and objectives and is an integral component of teaching and learning.

Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes

• A love of working with children of all ages and an understanding of the PreK - 9th-grade developmental spans.
• Create and maintain a vibrant PreK-9 library, provide excellent instruction, and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Establish a safe and inclusive library environment where students feel comfortable taking risks through self-discovery, collaboration, and community engagement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, digital literacy, and citizenship to enhance teaching and learning in the library and classrooms. 
• Design and deliver curriculum and instruction in literary appreciation, research, and presentation skills appropriate to each grade level.
• Implement and advance the library and media curriculum that prepares students to navigate multiple forms of media.
• Collaborate with teachers to design an integrated curriculum with rich content and cultural competency at the center.
• Manage, maintain, and develop the library in the physical space, materials, and the digital world, such as the school website and online resources such as information databases.
• Manage the budget of all library and related expenditures.
• Work with and cultivate new library volunteers. 
• Provide project management for events and broader library initiatives such as Book Fairs. 

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in library science, education, or a related field, an MLIS degree preferred
• Experience in modern school librarianship, including teaching students and guiding learners with all relevant aspects of technology and media.
• Prior elementary/middle school library and classroom experience are preferred.

If interested, please forward the following:

• Current resume and cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation
• List of professional references

To: Diana Owen, Head of School, dowen@pinepoint.org

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled.

Pine Point School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Pine Point School

Pine Point School, serving pre-kindergarten through ninth-grade students, is a dynamic collaboration of our exceptional faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni, and the greater community. From the earliest stages of learning, we cultivate meaningful social and emotional growth and provide an engaging learning environment. Arts, athletics, service learning, the outdoors, and technology are integral components of our developmentally appropriate curriculum. Both on campus and beyond our walls, we build relationships to nurture the whole child while developing core values and ethical citizenship. By providing a safe and supportive environment, we inspire confidence and develop self-esteem. We encourage our students to welcome challenges, learn from their mistakes, and apply what they learn to improve their world.

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