High School Librarian, Grades 9-12

Salary Range: $81,000 - $178,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.

Exemption Status: Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities.

Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

At Dalton, a library is more than a place to get books; an archive more than a place to research; a museum more than a place to look  see the library as a hub of possibilities that provides students the opportunity to inquire and learn, to collaborate and share, to explore diverse perspectives and cultures, to develop empathy, and to come together as a community of passionate readers and pursuers of knowledge.

In support of this mission, we are seeking a dynamic School Librarian for grades 9-12 to provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the library is an integral part of the instructional program of the school and reflects The Dalton Plan. The ideal candidate embodies a proactive approach to collaboration and creates a foundation of intellectual curiosity within our school community.

As our school’s conversation around Generative AI develops, we are seeking a librarian who can offer a contemporary and critical perspective in considering its purpose in our current research curriculum and the long-term impact on teaching and learning under the Dalton Plan. In addition, the ideal candidate will be an impassioned reader who can inspire students to simply read for fun with personal and joyful interactions, including creative programming.

The Dalton School Libraries are committed to an inclusive library environment and strive to provide a community space where all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families feel welcome and valued.

As One Of Two High School Librarians, The Librarian In This Position Will Collaborate Closely On All Aspects Of Managing The High School Library Described Below, As Well As Work With The Middle And Lower School Librarians On Specific Projects And K-12 Initiatives. Our Dedicated Team Includes

• The Director of Libraries
• two lower school librarians
• two middle school librarians
• two high school librarians
• A MS/HS library assistant
• A technical administrator
• An Art Historian in the museum program
• An Archivist

• Empowering all members of the learning community to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Collaborating with faculty to design and teach engaging learning experiences that incorporate multiple literacies, foster critical thinking, and promote a love of reading.
• Teaching and assessing information literacy skills with an emphasis on ethical use of information and citation.
• Advocating for the integration of teaching information literacy skills throughout all content areas and the use of the library and its resources.
• Providing individual and small group lab support to students and faculty as needed.
• Being a student in the ever-evolving field of Librarianship and maintaining knowledge of emerging best practices in teaching, learning, and child development.
• Modeling a commitment to inclusion in collection development and programming.
• Managing large groups of students in our lively (and lovely) library space with an emphasis on teaching community responsibility with compassion and understanding.
• Conducting Reader’s Advisory for both teens and adults in the community.
• Working with others in the Library Department to develop, implement and evaluate policies and create opportunities for the community to engage with the library.
• Collaborating in managing daily operations of the library including…