Children's Librarian

Position Opening: Children’s Librarian

Bank Street College of Education is a private, nonprofit educational institution founded
in 1916 and located in New York City. Bank Street is considered to be one of the leading
institutions in the area of progressive education and has grown over the years to an
internationally recognized leader in early childhood education, a pioneer in improving
the quality of classroom education and teacher preparation, and a national advocate for
children and families. The College includes a Graduate School (GSE) and an on-site
independent School for Children, pre-k through grade 8.

The College Library supports the programs of the entire institution through its
collections, programming, and outreach. Library collections include 50,000 volumes in
the adult collection and 70,000 volumes in the children’s collection.
The Library invites applications for the position of Children’s Librarian. The Children’s
Librarian is the Teacher/Librarian for the School for Children for pre-k through 8 th grade.
This position provides the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school
library program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the School for
Children. In addition, the children’s librarian provides reference service to the entire
Bank Street Community- children, teachers, graduate students, instructors and alumni.
Responsibilities include:

Teaching and Learning 
Teach library classes and work cooperatively with teachers in the design and
preparation of units of study 
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and
its integration into the early childhood, elementary, and middle school library
curriculum 
Develop summer reading lists for lower, middle, and upper grades 
Provide reference assistance to students, teachers, faculty, parents, graduate
students, alumni, and staff

Partnership with the Center for Children’s Literature

The Center for Children’s Literature’s mission is to create, identify, and advocate for the
highest quality literature for children from infancy through adolescence. Its 5
components include the Children’s Book Committee, The Writers Lab, The Irma Black
Award and Cook Prize, BookFest at Bank Street, and the Dorothy Carter Writer-in-
Residence program. 

Event planning & participation 
Planning and coordinating author visits to the SFC 
Participate on the Irma Black Award jury 

Facilitate the Irma S. and James H. Black Award process with SFC teachers

Additional Responsibilities 
Member of the Children’s Book Committee 
Create engaging library displays 
Contribute content to the library research guides 
Represent the Library on College committees 
Attend weekly School for Children (SFC) faculty meetings 
Attend 3 SFC curriculum nights in the Fall 
Provide a welcoming environment to children, parents, caregivers, and visitors

Education, Experience, and Qualifications 

MLS from an ALA accredited institution preferred. Will accept candidates already
in a program or who will pursue the degree upon hire. 
At least two years’ experience in a school library media center 
Must be aligned with the values of social justice and equity and have a thorough
understanding of bias and stereotype in children’s literature 
Ability to use social media effectively and responsibly 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Strong public speaking skills

Reports to: Director of Library Services
This is a 10 month position with a generous vacation and benefits package.

Salary : 66,000