Full Time Librarian

Green Hedges School seeks an experienced librarian for the 2024-2025 school year. Green Hedges is a private independent preschool through Grade 8 school with approximately 190 students. The School is located in Vienna, VA, which is fourteen miles west of Washington, DC.

Requirements:

A successful candidate will have:
● Bachelor’s degree and significant library experience required. Masters of Library Science preferred
● Three or more years of teaching experience
● Experience in formal instruction of library, research, digital literacy, and technology skills
● Desire to be part of building and maintaining a positive and healthy whole-school culture and community particularly with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
● Understanding of and enthusiasm for the varied roles that libraries play in learning, social-emotional development, and the school community
● Possesses a wide breadth of knowledge of and passion for children's literature and reading acquisition
● Ability to balance both teaching classes and managing the print and digital resources

Responsibilities:
● Design and maintain an inviting and vibrant library space that stimulates curiosity and fosters a positive reading culture
● Work with parents and the community to promote a shared commitment to literacy development through parent education opportunities
● Collaborate with school staff to organize and participate in events such as the book fair, author visits, and literacy-themed celebrations
● Champion diverse authors and assist teachers with finding literature to incorporate into the curriculum that offers windows and mirrors for all students
● Support the curriculum and goals of the school, as well as collaborate with teachers and students
● Manage, administer, and maintain library programming, including a yearly budget and communication with vendors
● Evaluate, select, order, process, and organize library resources (electronic and print)
● Assist with student information and research needs
● Consult with faculty as they plan instruction to ensure the incorporation of appropriate library, research media, and technology tools, materials, and skills into their curriculum
● Participate actively in the life of the school, including assuming extra-curricular duties as necessary and appropriate
● Staff the library 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, in addition to attending regular staff meetings on Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Reports to: Assistant Head of School

Interested candidates should submit

1) letter of interest,
2) three references, and
3) resume to: hr@greenhedges.org

Green Hedges School is committed to equal employment opportunity. The School does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental disability

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Vienna, VA 22180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person