Library Media Specialist

Gerstell Academy is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian college preparatory school for students entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. As the first leadership school established in Maryland, Gerstell Academy is devoted to the development of leadership skills with an emphasis on physical fitness and to the mastery of fundamental knowledge in a traditional college preparatory curriculum. Gerstell’s leadership-based program develops moral values, social skills, manners, and critical thinking in tomorrow's citizens, while promoting rigorous academics. The four pillars of a Gerstell education include: Leadership, College Preparatory Academics, Physical Training, and Modern Language Proficiency. For additional information about Gerstell Academy, please visit www.gerstell.org

 

The ideal Library Media Specialist candidate will ideally have experience in creating a welcoming library space, developing a library's collection in support of the school’s mission in both digital and print, and utilizing Follett Destiny to track inventory, catalog resources, and manage circulation. In developing and implementing purposeful instruction in media and research, the desired candidate will be able to teach media as a vehicle to teach leadership education and character development to Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade students.

 

Duties include teaching Library/Media classes in PK – 4th grade and 5th/6th Technology classes, along with the Mission, Motto, Principles and Attributes, serving on faculty committees, creating curriculum maps, and performing other duties as assigned to develop the Preschool through 12th grade program. Topics covered include media skills such as citations, web searches, and utilizing databases. Our project-based curriculum utilizes Microsoft 365 applications, basic computer use, introduction to coding, digital citizenship, and Internet safety.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

General Requirements:

 

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Mr. Ben Thompson, Head of Lower School, via email at bthompson@gerstell.org.