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Bennett Day School, Inc. a rapidly growing private PreK-12 school delivering world-class dynamic project-based learning (PBL) in the West Loop in Chicago, is seeking a School Librarian.

This position serves as a curriculum support service to the teachers, students, and all staff members by providing access to library materials and information resources.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

• Design an accessible, efficient, and inviting facility for student learning.
• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Maintain an adequate system of records on all library materials.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school library.
• Consult teachers on the appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
• Serve as information resources for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus learning resources.
• Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
• Compile, budget, and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Excellent candidates will exemplify Bennett BADGE core competencies:

• Big-Picture Thinker; Adept Problem Solver; Documentarian; Growth Mindset; and Effective Co-Collaborator
• A minimum bachelor’s degree in education
• Master’s degree in library science preferred, not required
• Two to three years of experience in a library/media center in a school setting preferred
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with librarian endorsement
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies
• Must be exact in their work and be sure all details are done. Accurate records and documentation are important to the smooth operation of a library.
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills