Dear Colleagues:
Please circulate this job opportunity to those who might be interested and
qualified-closing date is April 22, 2015.
Thanks,
Jim Sternberg
Library Director
The Athenian School Library
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7233
jsternberg@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:jsternberg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
The Athenian School
Library<http://www.athenian.org/podium/default.aspx?t=121532&rc=0>
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The Athenian Middle School, Danville CA
Librarian
The Athenian School is a distinctive independent school that prepares its
students for college and for lives of meaning and purpose. Athenian encourages
students to become life-long learners and infuses them with confidence,
independence, personal responsibility and a sense of community. Enrollment in
grades 6-12 is 480 students, including 50 boarding students, 35 of whom are
international students. We ask that applicants take time to read about
Athenian's history and philosophy (visit our website:
www.athenian.org<http://www.athenian.org>).
The 3/4 Time Middle School Librarian is responsible for implementing a library
program to meet the needs of middle school students and faculty including:
* All library services such as collection management, book processing &
cataloging, activity programming, library management systems, database use and
instruction, and facilities development & maintenance.
* Managing parent volunteers including recruiting, scheduling,
training, delegating, supervising and celebrating.
* Collaborating with and supporting teachers and their curriculum
through research skills and information literacy related classroom instruction.
* Supporting students and teachers with research project assistance
including evaluating student work.
* Promoting recreational reading including book displays, leading book
clubs and organizing author talks and other special events.
* Integrating new technologies into the library program and assisting
students and teachers with tech solutions.
* Coordinating an all-school library program with the Library Director.
This position also includes various middle school co-curricular
responsibilities including:
* Leading student orientation programs, interim trips and a student
Advisory,
* Teaching elective classes and interdisciplinary "Focus Days",
* Participating in faculty meetings, professional development
activities, and other school related events.
Core Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience teaching in a
middle school is required.
* Experience teaching and working with middle school students in an
educational setting.
* Experience working in a school library and managing all aspects of
library services.
* Technology proficiency with computers, iPads printers, networks, and
other peripherals
* Demonstrated commitment to education for democracy, justice, equity,
inclusion, community service, and environmental stewardship.
A more complete copy of the job announcement can be found at The Athenian
School Employment<http://www.athenian.org/Page/About-Us/Employment> webpage.
Please send letter of interest, current resume, and three references via email
to: jsternberg@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:jsternberg@xxxxxxxxxxxx> no later than April
22, 2015.
Jim Sternberg
Library Director
The Athenian School Library
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7233
jsternberg@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:jsternberg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
The Athenian School
Library<http://www.athenian.org/podium/default.aspx?t=121532&rc=0>
