Librarian​/School Media Specialist

Employment Opportunity – Librarian / School Media Specialist

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Library / Media Specialist

Date Posted: 5/13/2025

Location: New Beginnings Family Academy

Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy ("NBFA") offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom
• Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal‑opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its Board of Directors.

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self‑reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high‑quality education through experience‑based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical‑thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

The NBFA Librarian/Media Specialist must be committed to and advocate for our mission to provide students a meaningful, high‑quality education through experience‑based learning to develop essential social, emotional and critical‑thinking skills. This gives children the foundation to achieve their potential.

The Librarian/Media Specialist delivers developmentally‑appropriate, challenging and engaging instruction consistent with his/her certification while developing meaningful relationships with students that foster a love of learning. The Librarian/Media Specialist must build and maintain open lines of communication with families to encourage parents/guardians to become education advocates for their children. The Librarian/Media Specialist must comply with state and federal education laws and regulations at all times.

• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Work collaboratively with special education teachers and interventionists to meet IEP goals
• Continually use data to inform instructional decisions
• Prepare and submit developmentally appropriate, on‑time lesson plans for daily activities
• Provide a structured, positive classroom that encourages students to think critically throughout the learning process
• Maintain effective and efficient record‑keeping procedures
• Communicate effectively and regularly, both orally and in writing, with students and parents
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment school‑wide
• Participate in school‑wide and grade‑level data teams and Professional Learning Communities to share best practices and help improve overall school performance
• Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Establish and maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with students, parents and other school personnel
• Assume responsibility for meeting school‑wide student performance goals
• Satisfy professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending grade‑level meetings, performing duties
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and leaders

The Teacher must:

• Maintain a State of Connecticut Certification 048 or 062
• Masters of Library Science or Educational Technology

• Friendly work environment
• Health coverage includes medical and dental benefits (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA)
• Life, AD & D, Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• All certified personnel participate in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board ("CTRB")
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ten (10)+ paid holidays plus school closes year‑end, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation
• Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Full‑Time/Exempt/186 days

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement