Upper School Librarian

The Agnes Irwin School; Bethlehem (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Upper School Librarian for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves teaching information literacy skills, promoting a culture of reading, and collaborating with faculty to develop research projects. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Library Science and experience with high school students, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience working with High School students.
• Proficiency with technology: online library catalog and databases.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, accessible, inclusive library for Upper School students.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop research and inquiry projects.
• Teach 9th grade Media Literacy course.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multicultural awareness

Education

Master’s in Library/Information Science

Tools

Online library catalog

LibGuides

Job description

The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women. Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being.

Currently, The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Upper School Librarian for the 2025-2026 academic year. The full time (10-month) Upper School Librarian will teach information literacy skills and promote a culture of reading, inquiry, and research. They will collaborate with Upper School faculty to create research projects, ensuring that students have a solid understanding of ethical use of information and AI. In addition, the Upper School Librarian supports the senior assembly program, a signature of the Upper School experience.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Embraces The Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education.
• Has an innovative approach to library services, and takes initiative to collaborate with others to deliver and promote a variety of engaging programs.
• Is an enthusiastic reader of Young Adult literature who has creative ideas for building a strong culture of reading.
• Will embrace the richness of a diverse community, and demonstrate a dedication to continuous growth of cross-cultural awareness; seeks to develop the skills necessary to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Will become part of an inclusive school community that is willing to engage across differences with empathy and understanding.
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth, and values working on a team.
• Will immerse themselves in the life of the school and share their talents as a teacher, coach, advisor, chaperone, or club leader, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming, accessible, inclusive, and age-appropriate library for Upper School students.
• Collaborate with Upper School Faculty do develop research and inquiry projects that develop student skills in finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information from a variety of resources.
• Teach 9th grade Media Literacy course, and guide 12th grade students through senior assembly process, from topic development to research and writing.
• Manage Upper School Library resources: print and digital collection development, circulation, weeding, shelving and stack maintenance.
• Participate in the life of the school, attending assemblies, serving as an advisor, coach and/or club sponsor.
• Engage in professional learning and reflective faculty evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Necessary:

• Master’s in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience working with High School students.
• Proficiency with technology: online library catalog and databases, LibGuides, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills; outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and respect different values and viewpoints.

The Agnes Irwin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.