Lower School Library Media Specialist

Princeton Day School is seeking an energetic Lower School Library Media Specialist to lead a dynamic, inclusive library program that supports literacy, inquiry, and digital learning. The Specialist will work closely with Lower School faculty and families to guide students to develop a joy of reading, become curious learners, and use information and educational technology responsibly.

For This Position, The Ideal Candidate Is Expected To

• Oversee library space and online library operations, including circulation, cataloging, shelving, inventory, and scheduling.
• Foster a love of books through storytelling, book talks, special programs and displays.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to design and implement engaging lessons and inquiry-based learning experiences that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and information literacy skills.
• Oversee supervision, scheduling, and training of Lower School Library staff and volunteers.
• Support students and faculty with research and resource identification.
• Curate a diverse and inclusive collection of print and digital resources to meet the reading and learning needs of the Lower School.
• Lead academic technology initiatives, manage digital resources and instructional technologies, and support faculty and students in their use.
• Coordinate and implement outreach programming to promote library and technology initiatives, which may include digital communications, family events, information sessions, and local community partnerships.
  
  

Qualifications And Personal Attributes

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or equivalent degree
• Experience with elementary-age children in library or educational settings
• Strong knowledge of children's literature and a passion for reading
• Ability to plan, teach, and assess information and digital literacy instruction
• Expertise in educational technology and integrating digital tools into teaching
• Experience selecting, managing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive library collection
• Commitment to professional growth and staying current with library and technology trends
  
  

Compensation Range: $66,500 - $107,000 a year (this role is on PDS' faculty salary scale and is eligible for benefits)

At Princeton Day School, offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way we recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the school and our role in helping our employees and their families be healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Full-time and part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for PDS' competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 403(b) match, paid time off, and many other valuable benefits.

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.

Qualified Candidates Should Submit The Following To Be Considered

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) professional references