GERSTELL ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE

Library Media Specialist

Seeking:  Library Media Specialist
Gerstell Academy is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school, and values-based community built upon our Mission, Motto, Leadership Principles and Attributes. Members of the Gerstell faculty infuse leadership development into every course they teach, every sport they coach, and every co-curricular activity they sponsor. As a result, Gerstell students mature into positive leaders of character. For additional information about Gerstell Academy, please visit www.gerstell.org.
 
The ideal Library Media Specialist candidate will have experience in creating a welcoming library space, developing the library's collection in support of the school’s mission, and utilizing a library management system to track inventory, catalog resources, and manage circulation. The successful candidate will develop and implement purposeful instruction in library media as a vehicle for leadership education and character development for students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.
 
Responsibilities include teaching library media classes in grades pre-kindergarten–4 and technology classes for grades 5–6; integrating the school’s Mission, Motto, Principles, and Attributes; serving on faculty committees; developing curriculum maps; and performing other assigned duties to support the pre-kindergarten–grade 12 program. Through a project-based framework, students engage with Microsoft 365 applications, basic computer operations, introductory coding concepts, digital citizenship, and internet safety.
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning of all students.
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and each class through grade reporting and adjusting when necessary.
  • Provide curated book lists, digital tools, and research materials that align with classroom instruction.
  • Develop library programming, such as author visits, reading contests and challenges, literacy-themed celebrations, book talks, reading clubs, and library displays.
  • Support and collaborate with teachers in implementing project-based learning and research.
  • Engage families through special events to promote a shared love of reading like book fairs & literacy nights.
  • Prepare engaging presentations on a variety of leadership topics for weekly school gatherings, producing news shows, and organizing student-leaders to assist in daily library operations.
  • Perform additional daily duties that may or may not directly relate to instruction, such as lunch, recess, and dismissal duty.
General Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of and experience in basic computer and hardware software applications. Experience in Windows 11 / Microsoft 365 platform is strongly preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate passionately, clearly, and concisely.
  • Exceptional organizational abilities to prioritize, perform multiple projects, and provide attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate awareness of sensitive issues and ability to exercise good judgment in relating to families, students, and faculty/staff.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Kristen Wilson, Head of Lower School, via email at kwilson@gerstell.org.
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