Lower School Librarian
Thaden School
Job Details
Role and Responsibilities
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Empower young children to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
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Establish and maintain an inviting and welcoming space that generates an understanding of and appreciation for the multifaceted role of libraries in the community.
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Curate, develop, manage, and promote a collection that represents diverse cultures, experiences, and viewpoints.
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Collaborate with grade-level teachers, the Middle/Upper School Librarian, and other Specials teachers.
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Prepare and administer the Lower School library budget to support specific program goals.
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Assist the Chief Technology Officer with the management, repair, and distribution of equipment.
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Support the successful integration of new technologies into the classroom by collaborating with faculty and students.
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Teach weekly library classes and Grades 2-4 technology classes.
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Attend and actively participate in-service days and faculty meetings.
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Perform duties outside the classroom during set hours (this includes recess, reception desk, carpool, and/or lunch duties).
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Effectively interact with a diverse population of students, families, faculty, and staff.
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Model Thaden’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes
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Positive personality and love for children.
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Interest in and in-depth knowledge about the teaching of early childhood students, including. those from a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Highly collaborative and collegial manner.
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Effective time management skills with the ability to manage, organize, and prioritize work.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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High proficiency with teaching and learning technology, accompanied by a willingness to learn new technologies.
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Ability to display strong initiative, internal motivation, and a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined. Committed to professional learning and growth.
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Bachelor’s degree in library science or an appropriate content field.
Physical Requirements
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
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Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
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Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects, sometimes exceeding 50 lbs.
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Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, windy conditions, cold, snow, and ice.
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Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb.
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Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
