Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Library Program Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of the lower school library, including collection development, circulation systems, physical space, and overall program vision
• Collaborate with an assistant librarian and parent volunteers to create a welcoming, well-organized, and high-functioning library
• Cultivate a culture of reading and literary enthusiasm through read-alouds, book talks, author studies, genre exploration, and independent reading initiatives
• Teach library and research skills to Kindergarten through 5th grade students, with lessons that are engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate
• Curate and maintain a diverse, representative, and current collection that reflects the full range of our school community
• Manage the library budget thoughtfully, including materials acquisition and resource subscriptions

Technology Integration & Information Literacy

• Teach information literacy skills — evaluating sources, navigating databases, understanding how information is created and shared — in partnership with homebase teachers.
• Guide students in responsible and ethical digital citizenship, including online safety, privacy, and thoughtful use of digital tools
• Collaborate with homebase teachers to integrate technology meaningfully into research and inquiry units, and potentially combine makerspace-style activities with research projects and curriculum; 
• Maintain and supervise use of 3-D printers, virtual reality technology, and other tools within the library and collaborative spaces and units
• Support teachers in discovering and using library-connected technology resources effectively

Collaboration & Community

• Partner closely with homebase teachers to design and co-teach integrated library units that connect to classroom themes and the school curriculum
• Build warm, trusting relationships with students across all grade levels, from preschool through 5th grade
• Plan, organize, and lead library programming, such as author visits and reading initiatives that benefit the school community and promote a love of literature and learning
• Contribute to lower school curriculum conversations and planning
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional collection curation, inclusive lesson design, and culturally responsive practice

Requirements

• Genuine love of children's and young adult literature and a talent for connecting young readers with the right books
• Experience working with elementary-age students in a school or library setting
• Ability to teach information literacy and research skills in ways that are age-appropriate and engaging
• Comfort integrating technology as a tool for learning — particularly in support of research, information literacy, and creative projects
• Understanding of digital citizenship and online safety for elementary students
• Collaborative spirit and the ability to work closely and creatively with classroom teachers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Culturally competent, with experience engaging with and learning from people of diverse backgrounds and identities
• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science or related field

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• School library or SLMS certification, or willingness to pursue certification
• Experience managing a library collection, budget, and circulation system (e.g., Destiny, Follett)
• Experience designing or facilitating makerspace, project-based, or hands-on creative learning experiences
• Experience in an independent school or Quaker school setting

About Wilmington Friends School

Founded in 1748, Wilmington Friends School (WFS) is the oldest independent school in Delaware and the eleventh oldest in the nation. WFS is a preschool through 12th grade Quaker day school enrolling approximately 700 students.

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