Librarian

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River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced certified librarian to join our team beginning August 2021. The person in this position will contribute to the library’s core mission of creating a vibrant school reading culture, with a primary focus on teaching and special programs. The successful candidate will have extensive library teaching experience, a track record of collaborating effectively with teachers, and a student-centered approach. S/he must have an in-depth knowledge of children’s literature; an ability to curate a diverse, current, and relevant literature collection; and an awareness of trends in school librarianship and current educational research. Also essential are a love of children and a forward-thinking mindset. This person will be part of a team of three certified librarians serving 920 students from age two to eighth grade. Approximately forty volunteers also support the work of the library. This position reports to the Director of Media Services.

All faculty including our librarians are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty. The team will include an instructional coach, a learning specialist, an assistant division head, a division head, and the Associate Head of School for Academics. Some divisions may include a counselor and a reading specialist. As with all faculty openings, the School seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program ungirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.