Sheridan School is seeking a Media Specialist/Librarian to foster an environment of creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas. This dynamic leadership role involves collaborative teaching, supporting
student inquiry, and fostering a love of literacy. In addition to developing a rich library collection of print and digital resources the Media Specialist/Librarian will transform the library space into an inviting, flexible, responsive laboratory for learning
with tools and resources that support a design thinking mindset and a curriculum based on equity and social justice. (This is a 10-month or 12-month position beginning on or about
September 1 or
July 1, depending
on the candidate selected.)
The successful candidate:
- is a self-starter focused on inspiring students to use the library as a place to acquire knowledge and create ideas;
- has a passion for reading and teaching information literacy skills;
- has a strong knowledge of children's literature;
- is a facilitator of knowledge and resources for students and staff;
- utilizes the library as a space to create STEM-focused projects;
- is responsive to student interests and needs;
- provides platforms for students to showcase their work;
- is a consistent collaborator with faculty and outside resources; and
- will develop the Sheridan Library collection in a thoughtful and developmentally relevant manner.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume to
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Sheridan School
Sheridan is an independent, co-educational, K-8 school located in northwest Washington, DC, offering a progressive, concept-based curriculum that promotes social justice and utilizes Reading and Writing Workshop, Math in Focus and Responsive Classroom. Each
grade has about 25 students in one homeroom with two teachers. Departmental classes are taught in smaller sections outside of the homeroom by content specialists.
Sheridan strives to create a diverse and equitable learning environment, and we are fully committed to fostering our multicultural community. About 25% of our 225 students are from traditionally underrepresented groups and we are eager to consider teacher
candidates from diverse backgrounds. Sheridan values continued professional growth, offering fully-funded faculty development opportunities and a mentoring program for new faculty. More information about Sheridan is available at
www.sheridanschool.org.
Sheridan School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, genetic information,
veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law. EOE.
