Monday, April 02, 2012
School Librarian - Hopkins School
School Librarian - Hopkins School,
New Haven, CT. Founded in 1660, Hopkins is a coeducational, college
preparatory day school that offers a challenging academic program
combined with a wide variety of extracurricular activities. We serve
approximately 700 students in grades 7 through 12 drawn from 45
communities across Connecticut. We seek an experienced school librarian
with an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited school for a full time
faculty position beginning August 15, 2012. The successful candidate
will enjoy working with middle and high school students and understand
how to foster a strong academic environment that is friendly and
welcoming. He or she will be comfortable working as part of a team
within a shared space, possess an excellent work ethic with strong
interpersonal and organizational skills, and be able to maintain a sense
of equilibrium and good humor in providing services in our busy
library. Other desirable personal attributes include having a passion
for reading, being intellectually curious with broad academic interests,
and being technologically competent. Independent school experience a
plus. Responsibilities include: provide information skills instruction
to classes and individual students, assist with developing, maintaining
and promoting library resources, assist in daily operations of the
library and academic advising. Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter with resume and contact
information for three references OR three letters of reference to academicopening@hopkins.edu or Carla MacMullen, Dean of Faculty, Hopkins School, 986 Forest Road, New Haven, CT 06515.
Labels:
library media specialists,
new haven county,
schools
Location:
New Haven, CT, USA