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Lower School Librarian Annunciation Orthodox School Houston, TX Full-Time, 10-Month Academic Position Reports to Director of Libraries and Head of Lower School Position Purpose: The Lower School Librarian values the mission of the school, a school for “hearts and minds,” and is committed to creating an inviting environment that engages students in lifelong learning. In collaboration with faculty, this educator designs, implements, and teaches a reading and information literacy program for grades K-4, a program that instills a love of learning, fosters multiple literacies, and empowers students to be enthusiastic readers, responsible users of information, and creative and critical thinkers. Qualifications & Skills: ● Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program ● Two to three years’ experience as a lower school teacher librarian, preferred ● Book ordering, cataloging and circulation, and inventory ● Broad-based reader with a proficient knowledge of literature and resources ● Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, supported by a sense of humor ● Proficient communicator who works effectively with faculty and students ● Creativity, knowledge, and willingness to promote the library ● Knowledgeable in the inquiry learning model and visual thinking process ● Knowledgeable about child development so as to plan literacy programs ● A demonstrated learner within a digital environment and facilitator in using online catalog, audiobooks, LibGuides, library blogs, and databases ● Experience in maintaining a library, media, and design space that affords zones for reading, concentration, collaboration, research, and creation ● Enthusiastic collaborator with parents and library volunteers ● Adheres to ALA and AASL professional standards for librarians Key Responsibilities: Instructional partner with faculty ● Collaborate with faculty to teach literacy skills in connection with subject area goals ● Provide training and resources to teachers to demonstrate best teaching practices Librarian as teacher of literacy and research skills ● Create a culture of student learning through inquiry learning and visual thinking ● Create activities for scheduled library visits to teach information literacy skills ● Design programs that engage students in a love of reading and exploration Collection development and management of library resources ● Become an expert on best resources, in all formats, for the LS library collection ● Showcase fiction and nonfiction collection through blogs and attractive displays Additional Duties: Attends faculty and professional development meetings and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Attends weekly chapel. Physical Demands Physical demands in performing the librarian job included climbing stairs; stooping and bending to shelve books; pushing heavy book carts; and occasionally lifting boxes up to 20 lbs. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and office equipment. School Website: http://www.aoshouston.org/ Send resumes to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>