Library Director

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm, is currently seeking an experienced Director of the Library for the 2025-2026 academic year at an independent school in Middletown, DE.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

The Director of the Library will serve as both an educational leader and a collaborative partner in advancing intellectual excellence and authentic scholarly engagement for our school community. The Director will lead library operations while serving as an integral member of our school community, embodying our values of authenticity, curiosity, kindness, and purposefulness.

Responsibilities of Director of the Library:

• Inspire a love of reading, fosters students' critical thinking skills, and empowers students to be capable researchers and ethical users of information.
• Collaborate with faculty members to design effective research programs that supports students in independent research.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive information literacy programs that focus on critically evaluating sources, applying effective research methods, and promoting the ethical use of information across all academic disciplines.
• Demonstrate strong organization and planning skills and an ability to create a warm and inviting library environment.
• Partner with teachers to integrate library resources into everyday coursework.
• Support teachers in developing research-based assignments that enhance students' information literacy and critical thinking skills.
• Oversee all aspects of library services, including circulation, reference, technical services, and facility management.
• Lead and supervise library staff that promotes an inclusive environment committed to serving the learning needs of the community.
• Develop professional development opportunities for faculty to expand skillset in research methods, information literacy, and utilizing library resources effectively.
• Manage annual library budget to ensure strategic allocation of resources.

Requirements of Director of the Library:

• Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent advanced degree with K-12 library experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of library experience. 3 years in a leadership or supervisor role strongly preferred.
• Have substantial expertise in the field and will be: skilled in fostering persistent problem solving, knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social, and emotional development
• Proven ability to develop and deliver information literacy curriculum.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Experience working in independent schools preferred, but not required.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.