Career Center

The Middle School Librarian at ESD is a faculty member who values the mission of the school and is committed to high-quality service and teaching within a student-centered learning environment. The successful candidate is a visionary educator who advances the library as the hub of thought leadership and values the intersection of information literacy and media literacy. A middle school advisor and member of a grade-level team, the Middle School Librarian is also part of a collaborative, cross-functional team of librarians serving the entire school working to inspire curiosity and creativity while nurturing a love of learning. The Librarian uses knowledge to implement equitable and inclusive spaces and services that empower students to be enthusiastic readers, creative problem-solvers, and critical thinkers. This position partners with the Lower and Upper School Librarians, Director of Educational Technology, other EdTech staff, and classroom faculty. 

• A master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program, preferred
• Adherence to ALA and AASL best practices and professional standards for librarians
• Experience working in a library or related environment
• Experience with integrated library systems, collection development and analysis, and teaching in a library environment
• Experience with needs and collection assessment, the design process, and using information to solve problems
• A broad-based reader with a timely and proficient knowledge of middle grade and young adult literature and resources appropriate to students’ needs and interests
• Knowledge of child development to impact literacy, research, and thinking
• Creativity and knowledge about how to engage students, encourage reading, and promote library resources and its services
• Ability to foster a positive working environment and model the School’s values through daily actions and behaviors
• Demonstrated skill with innovative, effective, and developmentally appropriate applications of educational technology