Green Hedges School seeks an experienced librarian for the 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:

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.