School Librarian Position Available In Queens, New York

School Librarian The Mary Louis Academy – 4.0 Jamaica, NY Job Details Full-time $58,000 – $65,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications School experience Author visit school library programming Information Science Research Mid-level Working with high schoolers Master’s degree School Librarian Certification Library Science Library collection classification Organizational skills Master of Library & Information Science Communication skills Integrated library system Full Job Description Mission and Background The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, NY is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY, and rooted in their charism of unity, reconciliation and inclusive love that embraces all of creation. In an atmosphere that fosters academic excellence and respect, we seek to empower young women to realize and value their own unique gifts – spiritual, intellectual, social – and to use their gifts as leaders in creating a just society. We are a community that celebrates cultural diversity and continues the Catholic tradition of service. As a single gender school, we are aware of our unique opportunity to help our students appreciate their womanhood and to develop their gifts in an atmosphere which fosters academic excellence and respect. As educators, we provide an environment shaped by Christian ideals that nurtures the whole person by integrating faith and life. We foster an awareness of an active engagement in ecological stewardship. We recognize that shared partnership with parents and guardians in developing young women who will take responsibility for their life choices and value service to their community. In a world increasingly impersonal, we endeavor to empower each student to realize and value her own unique spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social potential as a leader in today’s society. School Librarian The School Librarian fosters a vibrant, inclusive learning environment by managing the school library, curating diverse resources, and collaborating with faculty to support curriculum and promote literacy. The librarian is both an instructional leader and a technology integrator, helping students become critical thinkers, effective researchers, and ethical users of information. Key Responsibilities Library and Resource Management Maintain an organized, welcoming, and age-appropriate library space. Select, acquire, catalog, and manage a diverse and current collection of print and digital materials. Oversee library budget and vendor relationships. Instruction and Collaboration Teach library skills, research strategies, and digital citizenship across grade levels. Partner with teachers to integrate information literacy and reading into the curriculum. Support project-based learning, independent reading, and academic research. Technology Integration Promote and support the use of educational technology in the classroom. Provide training and support for students and faculty on digital tools and research databases. Manage subscriptions to online learning resources and library systems. Reading Culture and Programming Foster a love of reading through book talks, author visits, reading challenges, and clubs. Curate culturally responsive and inclusive materials that reflect and respect the diversity of the school community. Administration and Supervision Develop and enforce policies for appropriate use of the library space and resources. Supervise students in the library and train student volunteers or aides as needed. Maintain circulation records and generate reports on library usage. Qualifications Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program. State certification as a school librarian (or ability to obtain). Experience working in a school or educational setting is preferred. Strong technology, communication, and organizational skills. Commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable access to information and learning. Candidates should submit the following materials as separate PDF documents to: A cover letter expressing their interest in this position. A current and thorough resume of no more than four pages.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person