Librarian and Middle School English Teacher
St. Luke's School
- New Canaan, CT
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Teach two sections of English 8. Provide inspiring, dynamic, age-appropriate lessons that prepare students for success in Upper School.
- Demonstrate expertise in the collaborative design and delivery of student-led learning (especially Harkness-style discussion).
- Collaborate with other 8th grade teachers to align and develop curriculum.
- Help foster a culture of reading in the St. Luke’s community through programming, collaboration, outreach, reader’s advisory, and instructing the community in the use of print and digital resources.
- Work closely with faculty and staff to strengthen connections between the Library program and student research, curricular content, and digital literacy needs. Collaborate with teachers by creating units, lessons, and co-teaching classes for research support.
- Create and maintain libguide resource pages, maintain databases, and assess usage.
- Maintain an up-to-date, culturally diverse collection of print and non-print resources appropriate to the curriculum.
- Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior in the Library and other school spaces.
- Serve as co-advisor for a group of 6 to 8 students.
- Assist with supervisory duties as needed, such as study hall proctoring and chaperoning.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of Librarian experience required; Master’s degree in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution preferred
- Strong technology skills and experience with platforms such as Follett Destiny, LibGuides, Noodletools, and a variety of library management systems and databases
- Experience teaching Library classes and/or English classes; Middle School teaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with YA and Middle-grade literature
- Positive, flexible, and collaborative colleague
- Self-starter who enjoys building programs and trusting relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents/guardians
- Strong cultural competency skills, with a demonstrated commitment to furthering an equitable and inclusive school community
- Eagerness to develop student agency through meaningful learning experiences
- Cultivates a sense of belonging in the community
- Experience providing clear and actionable feedback to students, grounded in a growth mindset
- Desire to continue growing professionally