Brentwood School inspires every student to:

Think critically and creatively.

Act ethically.

Shape a future with meaning.

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

Librarian, Middle School

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time Librarian beginning August 2025 for the East Campus Library, serving 7-12th grades. The new Librarian will work with the Head Librarian and Library Assistant in a vibrant and integrated library program. The library is an energetic space for learning and activity, housing approximately 15,000 volumes, 45 computers, and holding subscriptions to a variety of magazines and databases.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• MLS or Library Media Teacher Credential (or equivalent)
• Teaching or School Library experience
• Familiarity with Educational Technology
• A love of YA fiction
• An enthusiasm for working with middle school students

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with middle school teachers on integrating best research practices into the curriculum
• Developing a media literacy scope and sequence that can be delivered as either stand-alone lessons or integrated into the core curriculum
• Continuing to curate the middle school catalog
• Developing a robust LibGuide to house digital resources
• Manage databases
• Host book clubs and reading challenges
• Create book displays 
• Teach lessons on digital tools, including how to thoughtfully use generative AI
• Serve as the leader of the AI middle school task force
• Consistently attend History and English department meetings
• Collaborate with the lower school and upper school librarians to establish a scope and sequence for research and media literacy skills
• Create space and time in the library for studying and student life activities
• Develop programming to bring more students into the space 
• Oversee the work of the library assistant
• Collaborate with the learning specialist on student support plans

Additional duties will include:

• Serving as an advisor to a small group of 7th or 8th-grade students
• Attending faculty meetings
• Supervising as needed

In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:

• Strong collaboration skills and cultural competence
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
• Commitment to fairness and to fostering community
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• Flexibility

While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.

COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's diverse and talented faculty ranges widely in experience level, from those new to teaching to veterans who are experts in their respective disciplines with 30+ years of experience. Our salary range, of $82,000 to $135,000, includes all levels of experience. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, and number of months worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunchtime, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and schedule.

For more Information about our school, please visit our website, www.bwscampus.com.

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About Brentwood School

Mission & ValuesBrentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth. We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement. Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. In its relatively short history, Brentwood School has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in Southern California. Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed since 1902. Brentwood School opened in the fall of 1972 as a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973, and the school graduated its first senior class in June 1975.

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