Elementary School Librarian: Inspire Reading & Research

Abby Kelley Foster School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MTRS Eligible

Life Insurance

403(b) with Match

YMCA Discounts

PFML Program

Sick Time

Personal Days

HRA & FSA

Job summary

Abby Kelley Foster School in Worcester, MA, invites an Elementary School Librarian to join a collaborative team dedicated to literacy. You will support curriculum development, information literacy, and a well-organized library environment for elementary students.

Responsibilities include managing library operations, circulating materials, collaborating with teachers, and aligning lessons with the grade-level curriculum while maintaining an inclusive and resource-rich collection.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license as Library Media Specialist, Unified Media Specialist, or Library Teacher.
• SEI Endorsement required for compliance with state regulations.
• Completion of a teacher preparation program and/or an educational degree.
• Master’s Degree in Library Science or a related field.
• At least three years of experience with elementary-aged children.
• Experience with online resources, databases, and digital literacy tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and families.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable library space.

Responsibilities

• Model the mission and character virtues of the school.
• Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.
• Exhibit a strong knowledge of literature and current trends in children’s reading and publishing.
• Manage the library media center, including organization of materials, daily operations, and resource maintenance.
• Circulate books to students using the district’s library automation system.
• Maintain the organization of bookshelves and ensure proper order.
• Learn and apply various functions of the library automation system as needed.
• Generate and disseminate overdue notices for books; collect books and replacements.
• Fulfill teacher requests for materials and maintain a list of unfulfilled requests.
• Collaborate with teachers to recommend print and web-based materials, including databases.
• Align library lessons with grade-level curriculum and units of study.
• Evaluate and develop the library collection, ensuring diversity and relevance through new acquisitions.
• Weed outdated materials and perform repairs as necessary.
• Develop and manage the library budget effectively.
• Process orders for library materials and classroom sets of books.
• Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum planning, and professional development.
• Train and oversee volunteers as needed.

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field

Teacher preparation program or educational degree

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and families

Commitment to fostering an inclusive library space

Tools

Library automation system

Online resources and databases

Job description

Abby Kelley Foster School in Worcester, MA, invites an Elementary School Librarian to join a collaborative team dedicated to literacy. You will support curriculum development, information literacy, and a well-organized library environment for elementary students.

Responsibilities include managing library operations, circulating materials, collaborating with teachers, and aligning lessons with the grade-level curriculum while maintaining an inclusive and resource-rich collection.