Job Description:
Rumsey Hall School, a PreK-9 boarding and day school, seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Library Media Specialist to join our community. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school's library resources, promoting literacy, and supporting the academic curriculum through engaging lessons and collaborative projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach engaging library and media literacy lessons to students in grades PreK-9, adapting instruction to meet the needs of different age groups and learning styles.
Collaborate with teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects incorporating research and multiple literacies (information, media, technology).
Promote a vibrant culture of reading through activities, events, and initiatives.
Curate, organize, and provide access to a diverse collection of physical and digital resources that support the school's curriculum and promote a love for reading.
Instruct students in research skills, information literacy, digital citizenship, and ethical use of information.
Coach teachers on integrating technology to enhance learning and 21st-century skills.
Establish goals and manage the library budget, systems, and staff/volunteers.
Partner with community libraries and stay current with library and educational trends.
Maintain accurate records of library materials, circulation, and usage statistics.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library Science, Instructional Technology, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Connecticut State Library Media Specialist certification preferred.
Prior experience as a librarian and/or library media instructor, preferably in a PreK-9 setting.
Classroom teaching experience, especially at the elementary/middle school level.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Mastery of technology tools and applications for digital learning.
Passion for fostering the love of reading and life-long learning.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a diverse school community.
As our Library/Media Specialist, you will have the chance to shape young learners' growth as readers, researchers, and digital citizens. If you are enthusiastic about working collaboratively to build literacy skills and inspire students' curiosity in a warm, innovative PreK-9 school community, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Associate Head of School, Brooke Giese at bgiese@rumseyhall.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Rumsey Hall School is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Rumsey Hall is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a K-9 education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Rumsey Hall is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Rumsey Hall Mission:
Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family, and a contributing member of a community.
