Librarian & Library Teacher

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools • Annandale, VA

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About The Position

St. Ambrose Catholic School seeks a part-time Librarian to join our faculty during an exciting season of growth and transformation. This position offers a unique opportunity to help launch and shape the first Catholic bilingual (Spanish–English) school library in the Diocese of Arlington , as St. Ambrose breaks ground this year on a newly constructed library space. St. Ambrose is the only Catholic dual language Spanish–English immersion school in the Commonwealth of Virginia , serving students in grades PreK–8. Students receive approximately 50% of instruction in Spanish and 50% in English , and the library program plays a vital role in supporting biliteracy, academic research, Catholic identity, and global consciousness. Position Overview The Librarian is responsible for developing and implementing a school library program aligned with the Diocese of Arlington Library Curriculum Guidelines , supporting instruction across grade levels, and collaborating with faculty to foster a love of reading, inquiry, and responsible information use. The Librarian will also lead the restoration of the school’s existing collection currently in off-site storage and intentionally build a Spanish-language collection that supports biliteracy and cultural understanding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or degree in Library Science or related field preferred
• Experience working in a school or educational setting preferred
• Familiarity with elementary and middle school literacy and research instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to the mission of Catholic education

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement a library program aligned with Diocese of Arlington curriculum standards
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support literacy, research, and inquiry-based learning
• Curate and manage a balanced library collection that reflects Catholic values, academic rigor, and cultural diversity
• Reestablish and organize the existing library collection currently held in off-site storage
• Develop and expand a high-quality Spanish-language collection to support biliteracy and global awareness
• Promote responsible digital citizenship and ethical information use
• Support the integration of Catholic identity through library resources and instruction
• Assist in planning for the opening and operation of the new library space

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time