Dynamic Middle School Librarian – Leave Replacement

Dwight School

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking a dynamic Middle School Librarian for a leave replacement position for December 2026-June 2027. The responsibilities include designing and managing the library operations, supporting research skills, collaborating with faculty, and promoting reading through programming.

Requirements include a Library Science degree and prior teaching experience in a library setting, with a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Library Science or related field.
  • Previous experience working with students preferred.
  • Prior teaching experience in a library setting.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage the daily operation of the Middle School Library for students and faculty in grades 5-8.
  • Run library programming to promote reading (book talks, lunch reads, etc.).
  • Collaborate with faculty to support learning throughout grades 5-8.
  • Assist faculty and students with the meaningful use of the school’s library, media, and technology resources.
  • Regularly weeds the collection to ensure that positions are accurate, current, and meeting curricular needs.
  • Keep the library website up to date to help students and faculty meet both their academic and recreational needs.
  • Support appropriate learning in digital citizenship & literacy, use of social media, and online learning and research.
  • Act as an advocate promoting a love of reading in the school community.

Skills

Librarian skills
Student engagement
Teaching experience
Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's in Library Science
Master's in Library Science

Job description

Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking a dynamic Middle School Librarian for a leave replacement position for December 2026-June 2027. The responsibilities include designing and managing the library operations, supporting research skills, collaborating with faculty, and promoting reading through programming.

Requirements include a Library Science degree and prior teaching experience in a library setting, with a

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