Career Center

The School: Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational college preparatory day school of over 1,100 students age 3 through grade 12 located on a 231-acre campus in Gahanna, Ohio. Student programs are organized into three divisions: Lower School (Age 3-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12). The school offers a vigorous academic program as part of its mission to educate the whole child – mind, body and character. Columbus Academy faculty and staff members are expected to be continuous learners in their fields, to engage in caring and cooperative partnerships with colleagues and parents, to have a demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and to help students reach their full potential.

The Position: Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Middle School Librarian with responsibilities to begin in August 2023.

Qualifications (preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications):

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution preferred
• Knowledge of all types of information resources
• Ability to manage and develop both print and digital collections
• Knowledge of both young adult and adult literature
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive sense of humor

Position Expectations (the individual selected to this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities):

• Collaborates with faculty to provide instruction and resources for class projects
• Provides reference services and reader’s advisory for students and staff
• Evaluates, promotes and provides instruction in various areas of technology
• Provides a collection of both digital and print materials
• Creates an environment that empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information
• Maintains active memberships in professional associations
• Overall day-to-day management of the library program and facilities

Physical Conditions (candidates must be able to manage the following conditions):

• Library/classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in library, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking environment

Legal Requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

To Apply: Interested candidates should apply online at columbusacademy.org/apply.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.