Job Description

New Life Christian School seeks a Librarian for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Librarian will provide accessible tools for students and staff to direct, enhance and support the learning process. The Librarian's goal is to work in a flexible environment, collaborate with staff, teach students skills, and maintain the library's holding. The Librarian will be a person of Spiritual maturity and reflect the mission, vision, and values of New Life Christian School.

Professional Qualities

• Possess a high school diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Hold an ACSI certificate or be willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification in a specified period.
• Demonstrate technology skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Library and Media Center

• Work with the administrative staff in planning and organizing library programs, library facility improvements, and library and media center acquisitions to meet the needs of staff and students.
• Organize and supervise all materials, books, equipment, and supplies according to accepted procedures.
• Plan library time for all classes.
• Assist students and staff in finding and checking out materials and equipment.
• Conduct orientation classes to assist newer and younger students use all library materials.
• Be available to teach library research skills to students.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide information literacy instruction within the classroom curriculum.
• Develop a balanced collection that reflects the diverse interest and needs of the students and staff.
• Receive and review all materials for their suitability in a Christian school.
• Arrange and direct special library events and programs. Conduct book fairs.
• Plan and maintain comfortable, attractive rooms conducive to study and library activities.
• Oversee and recommend policies for the use of the library and media center.
• Arrange for the daily shelving of returned library materials.
• Evaluate the current collection regularly, mindful of materials that should be withdrawn due to physical wear and tear and dated material.
• Be directly responsible for arranging for the maintenance of all media and equipment.

Physical Demands

• The school is a multi-level facility, which requires the teacher to negotiate flights of stairs regularly and walk around the buildings and grounds for supervision.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, have the skill of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, and lift at least 25 pounds.
• On occasion, the teacher must be able to work longer hours than a typical day for events such as back--school nights, parent-teacher conferences, team meetings, open houses, graduation, or other meetings/ functions in the evening.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frederick, MD 21703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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