Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.
We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student-centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade-level advisors.
The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to serve as Lower School Librarian with an interest in teaching lower school technology classes and managing the integration of the all-school K-12 Makerspace for the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a love of reading and empowering young minds to explore technology.
Reports to: Head of Lower School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Available: 8/22/2024
Job Summary: The Lower School Librarian serves students and faculty in grades preschool through 4th grade. The Librarian is responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate educational program and library collection that is in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and the philosophy that implements it. This is a 100% position Monday through Thursday, 10am-6pm and Fridays 8am-4pm.
The Lower School Librarian has responsibilities in the areas of Teaching, Lower School Technology Instruction, Administration & Collection Development, and Faculty Consulting/Collaboration. Please see the full position posting for details.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in a related field; Masters degree in
Library and Information Sciences preferred or currently enrolled in an
ALA accredited program
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A minimum of 2 years as a librarian in charge of a lower school library curriculum is preferred
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An interest and relevant experience in teaching and working
with children ages 3 to 12, with a focus on preschool through 4th grade
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Strong knowledge of library management systems and educational technology tools
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A passion for fostering children's love for reading, empowering them with technology skills, and nurturing their creativity..
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Facility with and knowledge of technology, including online databases, Follett catalog, and Google Apps
As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. We seek faculty who are committed to all-girl education and who will draw upon current research to maximize student learning. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community.
