Full-time Librarian - Hopkins
School, an independent, gender-inclusive, college-preparatory day
school in New Haven, Connecticut, with about 715 students in grades
7-12, is seeking a full-time Librarian.
The faculty and staff at
Hopkins are motivated by working with young people to instill the love
of learning not only in their respective fields but also in the broader
community. Hopkins strives to create and foster an equitable and
inclusive learning environment that leans into diverse perspectives to
create a supportive environment for all to learn. Candidates should
demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
that develop a community where all can thrive.
Successful
candidates should: Hold a Master’s degree in Library Science. Have basic
computer skills. Have the ability to learn and use a variety of library
technology. Provide instruction in research and library skills to
students grades 7-12, in collaboration with teachers. Cover one of two
circulation desks in the library (check books in or out, answer basic
questions, shelve materials, supervise students). Lead and assist with
library projects (weeding, inventory, etc). Catalog new materials.
Assist with material selection. Assist with programming and displays.
Collaborate with other librarians. Provide reference and one-on-one
research help. Provide reader’s advisory. Preferably have experience
working in a library or school setting. Be responsible for library
supervision one time per week until 6:00 p.m.
Full-time faculty
members typically serve as an adviser for a group of 6-8 students in
one grade; attend grade-level adviser and faculty meetings; maintain
verbal and written professional contact with students, colleagues, and
families; serve on one faculty committee; chaperone after-school student
events; and participate in the broader life of the School.
Send cover letter, current resume, contact information for three
references or three reference letters, and transcript(s) to: A. Joel
D’Angelo Ph. D., Dean of Faculty, Hopkins School: academicopening@hopkins.edu.
Hopkins
School believes that all persons are entitled to equal opportunity for
employment and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender
identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital or
civil union status, sexual orientation and/or other protected classes.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
