Librarian / School Media Specialist New Beginnings Family Academy - 3.1 Bridgeport, CT Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Writing skills Teaching Certification Research Working with students Library Science Full Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - LIBRARIAN / SCHOOL MEDIA SPECIALST

About New Beginnings Family Academy Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy ("NBFA") offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by: Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its' Board of Directors.

Mission-Driven Culture:

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

Summary:

The NBFA Librarian/Media Specialist must be committed to and advocate for our mission to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning. The Librarian/School Media Specialist collaborates with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to support high-quality teaching and learning by integrating information literacy, digital citizenship, research skills, and instructional technology into the PreK-6 curriculum. The Librarian/School Media Specialist develops and maintains an engaging, inclusive library media program that fosters a lifelong love of reading, promotes inquiry and critical thinking, and ensures equitable access to diverse, high-quality print, digital, and multimedia resources that support the academic, social, and emotional development of all students.

Principal Responsibilities:

Implement engaging, standards-aligned instructional activities that foster active learning, critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and academic achievement. Teach information literacy, digital citizenship, media literacy, research skills, and responsible technology use. Identify, select, and adapt instructional resources to meet the diverse academic, developmental, cultural, and learning needs of all students, including students with disabilities. Prepare and submit developmentally appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with school expectations. Use student performance data to inform instructional decisions, monitor student progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of library instruction and programming. Contribute to the achievement of school-wide academic and organizational goals through effective planning, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education teachers, interventionists, and other staff to support curriculum implementation, inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and student achievement, including IEP goals when applicable. Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), grade-level teams, data teams, and other collaborative structures to improve instructional practice and student outcomes. Maintain an organized, welcoming, inclusive, and well-managed library learning environment, including accurate circulation, inventory, and library records. Develop, evaluate, and manage a diverse, high-quality library collection by selecting, purchasing, cataloging, and weeding materials aligned with curriculum needs, student interests, diversity, and age appropriateness. Foster a school-wide culture of literacy through reading promotion initiatives such as book talks, read-alouds, author studies, literacy events, and other engaging reading experiences. Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff regarding student progress, library services, programs, and literacy opportunities. Establish and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators in support of the school's mission and improvement goals. Demonstrate professionalism by meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, maintaining confidentiality, attending required meetings, fulfilling assigned duties, and adhering to ethical standards.

Certification, Knowledge and Skills:

The Teacher must: Maintain a State of Connecticut Certification 048 or 062

Masters of Library Science or Educational Technology Benefits:

Friendly work environment Health coverage includes medical and dental benefits (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA) Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance All certified personnel participate in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board ("CTRB") Professional Development Opportunities Ten (10)+ paid holidays plus school closes year-end, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time per

Collective Bargaining Agreement Classification:

Full-Time/Exempt/186 days

Compensation:

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

License/Certification:

CT Teaching Certification 048 or 062 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Bridgeport, CT 06605 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Bridgeport, CT 06605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person