School Librarian
Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Silver Spring, MD
About The Position
The School Librarian is responsible for managing the library environment, supporting curriculum through literature and library resources, fostering a love of reading in students, and actively supporting the school's Catholic identity.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of children’s literature and literacy development
- Physical demands as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in library science, elementary education, or a related field
- Familiarity with library systems (e.g., Follett Destiny) and digital research tools
- Prior experience working with or teaching lower-school-aged children
Responsibilities
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, organized, and engaging library environment
- Review, organize, catalog, and maintain a collection of mission-aligned literature appropriate for students
- Manage and maintain library systems and resources
- Assist with selection and ordering of materials
- Work with administration to maintain and responsibly steward the library budget
- Coordinate library volunteers to facilitate book repair, cataloguing/shelving and student assistance
- Teach basic library, research, and media literacy skills including ethical use of information
- Support students in selecting appropriate and engaging reading materials
- Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum through literature and library resources
- Foster a love of reading and lifelong learning
- Encourage student curiosity through books, storytelling, and school-wide reading initiatives
- Coordinate author visits and literature appreciation opportunities
- Coordinate and schedule two book fairs annually
- Manage receipt of donated books and an intentional redistribution of books to students prior to the summer break
- Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices
- Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others
- Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom
- Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required)
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Career Level
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