Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Posted: 25-Sep-25
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Required Education:
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin, TX, seeks a dynamic and highly qualified
Learning Commons Librarian to join our Upper School faculty beginning in August
2025. We are looking for a forward-thinking educator who is passionate about fostering
an inclusive, student-centered environment that equips the entire school community to
navigate the opportunities and challenges of the information age.
Located at the heart of our 166-acre Upper School Campus on Southwest Parkway, the
3,300-square-foot Learning Commons includes a bright, open-concept main area, a
quiet study room, and a private office with additional storage. Throughout the day, the
space is filled with energy, serving as a hub for students and faculty alike.
The Learning Commons Librarian plays a vital role in supporting both the academic
and social development of our Upper School students. While the primary focus is on the
Upper School, this position also offers collaborative opportunities with our K–12 library
and technology teams.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library and information studies from an accredited institution
of higher education.
• School Librarian Certification (preferred).
• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in a public or accredited
private school (preferred).
• Prior high school library experience (preferred).
Job Goals:
• Equip students to be ethical, effective users and creators of information.
• Empower students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful
researchers, and savvy users of digital content.
• Promote intellectual curiosity and ensure equitable access to information and
ideas for all students.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to co-design and deliver lessons that
integrate information literacy skills at the point of need and assess both student
learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Build and maintain a dynamic, student-focused library program rooted in current
research, aligned with student interests, and integrated with the mission, goals,
and objectives of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise support staff, including an assistant, parent volunteers, and student
aides.
• Curate and manage the physical and digital library collections and databases to
support curricular and recreational reading needs.
• Maintain and enhance the library’s digital presence, including virtual access to
resources and services that extend beyond the school day.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, flexible, and safe learning environment that
fosters collaboration, exploration, and community.
• Provide faculty, staff, and students with training on new and existing library
technologies and digital tools.
• Implement mission-appropriate materials and programming that meet state and
national standards for school libraries