Lower School Librarian

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks an experienced, dynamic Lower School Librarian for the 2024-2025 school year.

The ideal candidate will support our school’s mission, goals, and vision; value community; bring a spirit of enthusiasm and energy, and be willing to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Plan and teach engaging library classes for K-4 students
• Evaluate and update Lower School Library scope and sequence as needed in keeping with the K-12 curriculum
• Oversee the maintenance of the school’s -K-4 library collection, including circulation, collection development, inventory, and evaluation
• Provide reader’s advisory and reference assistance to Lower School students, families, and Professional Community members
• Create a joyful space that celebrates learning, reading, authentic inquiry, and collaboration
• Supervise library space during recess, student visits and after school
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support student learning and curriculum in research projects and reading programs, integrating skills that foster information literacy and digital citizenship
• Be a proactive and collaborative member of the Library Department to develop and carry out cross-divisional library and curriculum and events, such as library orientations, book clubs, book fairs and author visits
• Develop and maintain a diverse collection of print, ebook, and audiobooks resources
• Collaborate with Lower School Leadership Team around community programming
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Library Science (MLS)
• At least 3 years experience working with Lower School students
• Flexibility and curiosity as well as a love of working with children, and an extensive knowledge of children’s literature
• An understanding of the scope and the sequence of library and information literacy curriculum, particularly for lower school readers and learners
• Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to proactively collaborate with students, families, and the Professional Community
• Ability to empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers and skillful researchers
• Technology and Software Knowledge: G Suite for Education, Follett Destiny Library Manager, LibGuides, and various library databases and digital content
  
  

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
• A supportive and compassionate approach to teaching
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• High level of initiative and a proven ability to work collaboratively
  
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers.

SALARY

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual salary range is $75,000 - $93,000. When extending an offer, Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

About The Nightingale-bamford School

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation. The School prohibits retaliation against any employee who in good faith makes a report under this policy.

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