Moravian Academy is seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to manage two main libraries and to serve as Chief Curiosity Officer in grades P-8.

Position Description:

The Head Librarian is responsible for the libraries in the Lower School and the Middle School and their associated curricula. The Head Librarian will continually refine the collections, resources, spaces and curriculum in order to help Moravian Academy define and create its ideal contemporary learning commons for grades P-8. In the elementary grades, the curriculum and library resources focus on developing a personal love of reading and an inviting, inclusive environment that encourages students to discover the joys of learning. In the upper elementary and middle school grades, the program introduces more digital resources and instruction to help students develop skills for research, critical review of sources, collaborative inquiry, and their own media curation. Integrating more resources and activities to meet the needs of bilingual students in the Spanish Immersion Program will be a priority. The Head Librarian coordinates a team of three other educators, who teach in and out of the libraries, and an active team of parent volunteers. The Head Librarian reports to the Assistant Head of School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be an active, visible champion for reading and for the research process
• Manage all aspects of the day to day operations of the Lower and Middle School libraries
• Curate the current collections (print and digital)
• Design and maintain the libraries as inclusive environments that inspire both collaborative and individual learning
• Work with the division directors to schedule members of the library team
• Lead students and faculty to find the best sources and information needed
• Collaborate with faculty to design research based projects that explore students’ curiosities and passions
• Educate the student body in the proper use and form of citations
• Build and maintain webpages and mobile digital access for library resources
• Establish partnerships with local schools and higher education institutions
• Fulfill student-related duties as required of full-time faculty
• Collaborate with the Upper School Director of Library and Media Services to ensure a smooth and generative scope and sequence for the PK-12 information science curriculum
• Contribute to professional meetings (departmental, divisional, and all-school)
• Be a public leader for the libraries and for curiosity, including shepherding the Library Guild of parent volunteers who work in and support the libraries

To Apply

Submit digital materials, including a letter of intent, resume and statement of educational philosophy, to employment@moravianacademy.org. Address letter of intent to Ann Mindler, Assistant Head of School