Research and Instruction Librarian

National Cathedral School announces a search for a Middle and Upper School Research and Instruction Librarian to start August 15, 2024. The Research and Instruction Librarian is responsible for maintaining a strong commitment to responsive and innovative library information services to faculty and students. NCS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere where all are valued and supported. As a result, the successful candidate will teach a curriculum where students will see themselves represented. Also, the school expects candidates to be willing and able to use differentiated instruction in the classroom.  

Responsibilities for this position include carrying out the day-to-day operations of the grade 7-12 Gray Library, including circulation, cataloguing, research assistance, supporting the use of online resources through a 1:1 iPad program in the middle school and a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program in Upper School, and collaboration and full participation in a school wide library department to ensure excellent scope and sequence. Active engagement in the life of the school is expected. Salary is competitive, based on experience, and the position includes a full benefits package. 

Duties: 

• Serve the MS and US faculty and students in Gray Library 
• Create LibGuides for student research projects in various subjects 
• Support students during research process 
• Gather materials for faculty for various class projects 
• Partner with teachers to create research projects that will develop student research skills 
• Meet regularly with the Library Team to collaborate on library philosophy, management, and projects etc. 
• Coordinate with Collections and Instruction Librarian to maintain the library space and ensure all student and faculty needs are met 
• Collaborate with Educational Technologist 
• Check-in/Check-out books 
• Assist patrons (students and faculty) 
• Supervise students using the space  
• Serve as an advisor to MS or US 
• Participate in various school committees as assigned 
• Attend school functions including but not limited to chapel and cathedral services, assemblies and special events. 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an accredited program 
• Experience working in a library 
• Demonstrable information literacy teaching skills 
• Effective communication skills, and ability to instruct 6th to 12th graders 
• A genuine desire to work with a Middle and Upper School population. 

Interested candidates should send an electronic application that includes a brief cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. Please submit these materials as one combined attachment, in Word or PDF format, to ncsemployment@cathedral.org with the subject line of “Research and Instruction Librarian.”