School Librarian

Overview

Position Overview: Bethany School seeks a School Librarian beginning in August 2026, with flexibility to consider an earlier start for highly qualified candidates. Successful candidates are culturally competent, responsible, caring, and enthusiastic educators who are passionate about literacy and fostering a love of reading in children. The School Librarian manages and maintains the school library while serving as an instructional partner to faculty and a literacy resource for students.

The School Librarian is a member of the Special Area Team (SAT) Division and teaches weekly library classes for students in grades K–8, while also supporting school wide literacy initiatives.

• Teach weekly library classes for students in grades K–8, fostering information literacy, research skills, and a love of reading.
• Manage and maintain the school library, including organization, cataloging, circulation, and inventory of materials.
• Curate and maintain an up-to-date, diverse, and developmentally appropriate collection of texts that reflect and celebrate the identities, cultures, and experiences of the Bethany School community.
• Collaborate with faculty to support classroom instruction, literacy goals, and cross-curricular learning.
• Support and assist with school wide reading initiatives and assessments, including Renaissance STAR, IXL, and Accelerated Reader (AR).
• Organize and oversee the school's annual Book Fair.
• Manage and coordinate library volunteers, including scheduling and communication.
• Promote reading and literacy through programming, displays, special events, and student engagement initiatives.
• Provide guidance to students in book selection and research, supporting individual interests and reading levels.
• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and well-organized library environment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Uphold and model Bethany School's mission, values, and Episcopal identity.

• Bachelor's Degree required; master's degree in library science (MLS) or related field preferred.
• Experience working in a library and/or K–12 school setting preferred.
• A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience with Alexandria Library Software.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills in active learning environments.
• Strong organizational and systems-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students across developmental levels (K–8).
• Collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively in team settings.
• Prioritization of student safety and well-being.
• Dependability, professionalism, punctuality, and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency in technology and library systems; experience with Google Workspace and school-based instructional platforms preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

• Foster and steward a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy in and out of the classroom.
• Set reasonable expectations for the development of the mind, body, and spirit.
• Exhibit a solid working knowledge of best teaching practices.
• Identify and support students' social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students and families about learning goals and student progress.
• Demonstrate content knowledge and expertise, and scaffold instruction to ensure student growth.
• Collaborate and plan actively for learning.

We require all candidates who have been offered a position with our Ministries to go through a background check which includes fingerprinting.