Librarian

New Life Christian School seeks a Librarian for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Librarian will provide accessible tools for students and staff to direct, enhance and support the learning process. The Librarian's goal is to work in a flexible environment, collaborate with staff, teach students skills, and maintain the library's holding. The Librarian will be a person of Spiritual maturity and reflect the mission, vision, and values of New Life Christian School.

**Professional Qualities**
- Possess a high school diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Hold an ACSI certificate or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification in a specified period.
- Demonstrate technology skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

**Library and Media Center**
- Work with the administrative staff in planning and organizing library programs, library facility improvements, and library and media center acquisitions to meet the needs of staff and students.
- Organize and supervise all materials, books, equipment, and supplies according to accepted procedures.
- Plan library time for all classes.
- Assist students and staff in finding and checking out materials and equipment.
- Conduct orientation classes to assist newer and younger students use all library materials.
- Be available to teach library research skills to students.
- Collaborate with teachers to provide information literacy instruction within the classroom curriculum.
- Develop a balanced collection that reflects the diverse interest and needs of the students and staff.
- Receive and review all materials for their suitability in a Christian school.
- Arrange and direct special library events and programs. Conduct book fairs.
- Plan and maintain comfortable, attractive rooms conducive to study and library activities.
- Oversee and recommend policies for the use of the library and media center.
- Arrange for the daily shelving of returned library materials.
- Evaluate the current collection regularly, mindful of materials that should be withdrawn due to physical wear and tear and dated material.
- Be directly responsible for arranging for the maintenance of all media and equipment.

**Physical Demands**
- The school is a multi-level facility, which requires the teacher to negotiate flights of stairs regularly and walk around the buildings and grounds for supervision.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, have the skill of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, and lift at least 25 pounds.
- On occasion, the teacher must be able to work longer hours than a typical day for events such as back--school nights, parent-teacher conferences, team meetings, open houses, graduation, or other meetings/ functions in the evening.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person