Preschool And Primary Librarian

Magellan International School • Austin, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Magellan International School (MIS) in Austin, Texas, has an opening for a Primary Years Program (PYP) Teacher Librarian. This position will jointly maintain and expand the library and media center for the school in support of its curricular program. The Librarian is a teacher who has additional specialized training in library media center programs and activities. The successful candidate will have experience in collection development, library instruction and library programming for school-aged children.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with endorsement in Library Science or or Master's Degree in Library Science or Education
• Communicate both orally and in writing in English and Spanish
• Minimum of two years teaching experience, preferably in preschool and/or elementary school
• Two years of experience in school libraries (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience creating a stimulating classroom environment
• Dynamic and empathetic communicator
• Deep knowledge of children’s literature and digital literacy resources
• Strong organizational skills
• Child-focused - warm, caring, and supportive
• Passion for teaching and learning
• Flexibility and willingness to work with teams from diverse language and cultural backgrounds
• Desire to be part of a growing school by committing to its vision and mission
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to different schedules and teacher expectations
• A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9.
• You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or training in the IB PYP Programme preferred

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with stakeholder groups, formulate the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies of library services to meet the needs of the school
• Develop and implement plans and procedures to achieve long range goals, determine objectives and set priorities for each school year, and apply effective procedures to evaluate accomplishment of goals and objectives
• Design, refine and implement the Library and Research Skills Scope and Sequence in collaboration with the Director of Teaching and Learning, coordinators and classroom teachers
• Conduct weekly library classes in Preschool and Lower Primary
• Engage in collaborative planning with classroom teachers to co-design Units of Inquiry and research lessons
• Encourage a community of readers by fostering an interest in literature and reading through the library environment and literacy events
• Assist students in locating materials and resources (physical and digital) appropriate to their individual needs
• Instruct and assist students and teachers in appropriate and effective use of the library
• Attend weekly professional development, faculty meetings and collaborative planning grade level meetings
• Create and post periodic communications to the parent community
• Support teachers' understanding and use of research, technologies and media through delivering professional development, modeling and co-planning
• Curate a collection of resources, in various formats, that encourage lifelong reading and the development of research skills
• Select, evaluate and maintain the library collection (inventory)
• Stay up-to-date on state, regional, national, and international standards for library services and programs
• Prepare library and research reports as needed
• Manage the library budget in consultation with the Director of Teaching and Learning and Chief Financial Officer
• Coordinate the schedule and use of the library facilities for academic and extracurricular events
• Manage library special events and programming including Book Fairs, Author Visits, & the Summer Reading Program
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package commensurate with experience, including medical and supplemental benefits, tuition remission for dependent children, retirement offerings, professional development, and paid time off.
• Extensive paid time off, including: 1 week for Fall Break, 1 week for Thanksgiving, 2 weeks for Winter Break, 1 week for Spring Break, approx. 7 weeks for Summer Break and 80 hours of flexible PTO to be used at any time throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level