Director of Lower School Library

Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a Director of Lower School Library who values the mission of the school and is dedicated to fostering intellectual and personal growth within the preschool and lower school community. This position cultivates a vibrant learning environment where students are inspired to become lifelong readers, adept researchers, and critical thinkers. Operating under the guiding principles of the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the Director ensures ethical practices and professional standards are upheld. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the "hearts and minds" of the school community by prioritizing access to information, promoting literacy, and nurturing a love of learning.

Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Reports to: Head of Early Childhood & Lower School            

Status: Salaried/Exempt            

Start Date: July 30, 2025

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM with additional time as needed for meetings and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead faculty collaboration to integrate library resources and instruction into classroom curricula, enhancing learning outcomes
• Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned library programs for preschool and lower school, emphasizing inquiry-based learning
• Provide targeted research support for key school events (e.g., Bio Bash, States Fair)
• Empower students with information literacy and book-selection skills
• Direct the development and maintenance of a dynamic, curriculum-aligned library collection
• Manage digital resources and library systems to ensure accessibility and effectiveness
• Manage the LS library budget, resources, and collection development, including acquisition and weeding
• Oversee strategic collection development, including acquisitions, donations, and inventory management
• Cultivate a collaborative library environment that fosters student exploration, research, and creation
• Provide readers advisory services 
• Organize author visits, writing workshops, and book fairs 
• Supervise volunteer efforts
• Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders
• Maintain current knowledge of library and information science trends
• Participate in professional organizations and attend relevant conferences as professional memberships including the HAISLN librarian group and reading list committee
• Collaborate with other librarians and school staff
• Attend all required meetings and after-school functions

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent leadership experience
• Proven expertise in youth library services, curriculum integration, and resource management
• Experience with the digital library environment, including facilitating online catalogs, audiobooks, LibGuides, and Google Suite for education productivity tools
• Classroom teaching experience
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to align library services with institutional goals and drive continuous improvement

Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org 

• Cover letter tailored for this position
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three references