Eton Academy, an independent school dedicated to educating different learners, is seeking a dynamic media librarian with a passion for children, the ability to develop and maintain library collections, and the ability to provide top quality instruction for our students. The media librarian will be creative in their approach to teaching, genuinely kind as part of their personality, have a passion for learning that can be shared with students daily, and an expertise in developing a library collection that reflects the needs of our school. The ideal candidate should be able to not only manage a school library but teach students K-12 library and technology skills while cultivating a friendly and supportive environment that is conducive to learning in and out of a classroom setting.
Qualifications
At least a Bachelor's Degree or higher
A Librarian Certification
Proven success in building and maintaining library collections
Outstanding instructional skills, presentation skills, communication skills, and organizational skills
Genuine interest, belief, and care for students' personal and academic success
Ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered community
Commitment to professional growth and a desire to continuously improve
A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
A strong sense of professional responsibility as well as personal accountability for student achievement
Creativity combined with the ability to understand and use data to develop library collections and engaging learning strategies
Major Areas of Responsibility
Library and media development, maintenance and management
Maintain all libraries
Update library books based on current need
Manage digital reading resource programs for students
Manage catalog - update teachers/students yearly
Cataloging new materials
Manage library budget
Manage school-wide resources
Teaching, student and teacher support
Teach library and literacy related skills grades K-12 with all reporting and record keeping
Plan and execute school-wide events
Teacher support - provide resources, consult, etc
Essential Duties
Develop, maintain and manage the schools library collections, teach, coach, counsel, supervise, and care about the students, work in partnership with parents, advocate and promote the school, work collegially with administrators and fellow faculty and staff, and grow professionally. This includes school related meetings that fall outside of the regularly scheduled hours.
Understand and implement all aspects of the Eton Approach® and participate in all related training;
Possess expertise in library development and maintenance;
Teach library and media content to students, K-12;
Create a flexible program and provide an environment favorable to individualized learning and personal growth for students;
Establish effective rapport with students;
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide a good foundation for life, in accordance with each student's ability;
Establish good relationships and communication with parents and participate in parent-teacher conferences;
Establish good working relationships with other faculty and staff members;
Continuously remain open to learning new LD strategies/programs to prepare different learners for success;
Adhere to all policies in the Eton Handbook.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required, which may change at any time with or without notice.
Terms of Employment
Part-time with possible Full-time opportunity
Visit our website at www.etonacademy.org to learn more about our school located in Birmingham, Michigan.
Eton Academy advocates and values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all of our programs and employment. Eton Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.