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Job Location
Upper School - San Jose, CA
Position Type
Faculty
Description
The Harker School seeks a Director of Library Services TK-12, effective July 1, 2024. The primary goal of the position is to provide leadership that optimizes the educational outcomes of the library program, in line with the goals articulated in its vision statement: To empower students and staff to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of ideas and information. The Director of Library Services reports directly to the assistant head of school, academic affairs and supervises and supports two upper school librarians, a middle school and transitional kindergarten librarian, two lower school librarians, a TK-12 electronic resources librarian and archivist, and six library assistants. Harker is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational day school in San Jose for students in kindergarten through grade 12 that has earned international recognition for its top-level academics, quality teachers, outstanding facilities, and student achievements. Educating 1,978 students, The Harker School is the largest independent school of its kind in California, located on beautiful campuses just minutes apart.
Expected Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
For more information, please review the position statement, which can be found here:https://www.carneysandoe.com/assets/Harker-Director-of-Library-Services-Opportunity-Statement.pdf.
To Apply
Please send a resume/CV, letter of intent, list of five references with contact information (references will not be contacted until the candidate is notified), and a statement of educational philosophy to Justine Brown (justine.brown@carneysandoe.com) and Namita Bhattacharya (namita.bhattacharya@carneysandoe.com). Please do not contact the school directly.
Mission
Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect, and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and a love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop, and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.
Job Location
Upper School - San Jose, CA
Position Type
Faculty
Description
The Harker School seeks a Director of Library Services TK-12, effective July 1, 2024. The primary goal of the position is to provide leadership that optimizes the educational outcomes of the library program, in line with the goals articulated in its vision statement: To empower students and staff to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of ideas and information. The Director of Library Services reports directly to the assistant head of school, academic affairs and supervises and supports two upper school librarians, a middle school and transitional kindergarten librarian, two lower school librarians, a TK-12 electronic resources librarian and archivist, and six library assistants. Harker is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational day school in San Jose for students in kindergarten through grade 12 that has earned international recognition for its top-level academics, quality teachers, outstanding facilities, and student achievements. Educating 1,978 students, The Harker School is the largest independent school of its kind in California, located on beautiful campuses just minutes apart.
Expected Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
For more information, please review the position statement, which can be found here:https://www.carneysandoe.com/assets/Harker-Director-of-Library-Services-Opportunity-Statement.pdf.
To Apply
Please send a resume/CV, letter of intent, list of five references with contact information (references will not be contacted until the candidate is notified), and a statement of educational philosophy to Justine Brown (justine.brown@carneysandoe.com) and Namita Bhattacharya (namita.bhattacharya@carneysandoe.com). Please do not contact the school directly.
Mission
Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect, and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and a love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop, and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.
