Library Teacher

Newton Public Schools • Newton, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The library teacher will be responsible for instruction and school library management at an assigned school. This is a 0.8 FTE Position.

Requirements

• Appropriate DESE licensure required
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer experience

Nice To Haves

• Current Library Media Certification or enrollment in a program for MA Department of Education Certification as K-12 Library Teacher
• Familiarity with the organization and administration of a school library program
• Ability to analyze existing library collection and develop purchasing plan based on current children’s literature publishing trends
• Content knowledge & ability to evaluate and select digital tools & applications to use within the library setting with and by students in compliance with CIPA and COPPA guidelines
• Prior experience in libraries and elementary schools preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Develops inquiry lessons that engage students in thinking critically and in applying information literacy skills
• Instructs students in developing basic and advanced searching skills within the online catalog and elementary databases in a manner developmentally appropriate to grade level
• Design & deliver instruction that is developmentally appropriate for the academic, social, emotional and cultural abilities of all students
• Makes outreach to teaching staff to align library instruction with classroom curriculum building research skills
• Uses knowledge of children and young adult literature to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning
• Ability to administer a school library including managing an online circulation system (Destiny) and maintaining the school library website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level