What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Head Librarian position at Wildwood School?
Wildwood is an urban, coed, college-preparatory, K-12 school in West Los Angeles recognized for its innovative practices, progressive pedagogy, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) programming. In operation for over 50 years, the school enrolls 740 students in three divisions on two campuses. Wildwood School’s deep commitment to ongoing professional development feeds a renowned Outreach Center that has provided programming for public and independent school teachers, administrators, and trustees in 16 states and eight countries. Wildwood is a founding member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium.
Wildwood Elementary School seeks an experienced, dynamic School Librarian for the 25-26 school year. The ideal candidate will support our school’s mission, goals, and vision, bring a spirit of enthusiasm and energy, and be willing to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting. We are looking for applicants who are independent, and creative, and who can design and develop library programming that inspires curiosity, inquiry, and a lifelong love of reading as well as sustain and support this school resource.
Responsibilities:
● Create and implement a comprehensive information literacy curriculum
● Design and teach integrated research skills and provide reading support
● Collaborate with teachers to teach project-based research skills and develop a curriculum using 21st-century skills that incorporate the use of information literacy and technology
● Understand the needs of and enjoy working with elementary-aged students and a range of learners. This includes supporting students as they acquire reading skills as well as providing a range of appropriate materials for those students reading above their grade level
● Promote a lifelong love of reading and a robust reading culture through regularly scheduled book groups, book talks, mock Newbery Awards, displays, etc.
● Ensure the library collection represents a diverse and multicultural range of authors and topics
● Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and skillful researchers
● Support teachers in delivering Digital Citizenship programming to all grade levels
● Provide access to digital information resources for the entire learning community
● Develop and maintain the library curriculum, scope, and sequence
● Oversee the maintenance of the Elementary School library’s collection (print and online), including circulation, collection development, inventory, and evaluation
● Play an active role in special events such as book fairs and author visits
● Partner with the LEC (Literary Events Committee) parent volunteers to plan and coordinate annual events including but not limited to the school’s Read-a-Thon week and Book Swap
● Assist with supervisory tasks, library monitoring, and other duties as assigned
● Support and participate in professional learning including but not limited to faulty meetings, committees and task forces, and community involvement times
● Create and maintain a joyful, vibrant, organized, and welcoming environment that is accessible before, during, and after school to all age groups.
Qualifications:
● Master of Library Science (MLS) degree
● At least 3 years of teaching experience
● Flexibility, curiosity, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge of children’s literature
● Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to Elementary School learners and readers
● Experience and knowledge in the science of reading including the teaching of phonics and reading to beginning readers
● An understanding of the scope and the sequence of library and information literacy curriculum
● Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
● Excellent communication skills, including the ability to proactively collaborate with students, faculty, and parents
Technology and Software Knowledge:
G Suite for Education, Microsoft Office, iPad usage, Follett Destiny Library Manager, LibGuides, social networking, database, and digital content.
Wildwood School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available people in every job.
Wildwood School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. Wildwood School also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
Salary : $69,000 - $130,000
