Librarian
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary School Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary School Ambler, PA Ambler, PA Full-time Full-time From $50,000 a year From $50,000 a year Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary is a private, Catholic, co-educational academy for PreK - 8th grade committed to quality education integrated with Gospel values.
A ministry sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and established in 1861, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy combines a long tradition of academic excellence with innovative teaching methodology and progressive technology integration to create a caring, child-centered environment.
Located in Ambler, PA, GMA is committed to shaping tomorrow's leaders, one student at a time; enabling them with the tools and skills to enrich themselves and the communities in which they live.
We are dedicated to helping all of our students actualize their whole potential.
As part of the GMA and Mercy communities, our students become exposed to a world beyond the classroom.
They come to appreciate and enjoy the wonders and importance of life-long learning.
As graduates, our students matriculate from GMA having not only received an exceptional academic education but having gained the skills and responsibility to serve and lead.
Library Program Description At GMA, the mission of our library program is to foster a love of reading through exposure to a variety of literature and to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
Students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
Additionally, the library serves to build and to strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.
Flexible access to the programs and services of the library program is encouraged to all students and staff.
The Reading Olympics, Scholastic Book Fair, and PA Young Readers Choice Awards are several activities supported by our library program.
Primary Function The Librarian is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all children in his/her care.
The Librarian is charged with the daily operation and functions of the library.
The Librarian has the primary responsibility for the major library functions.
In the execution of these functions, the librarian must assume several distinct roles, including:
A consultative role:
includes active consultation with teachers as they plan instruction to recommend the inclusion of appropriate library and media skills instruction and resources into classroom curricular units.
An instructional role:
includes both formal instruction in library, media, and technology skills (in conjunction with the Director of Instructional Technology) that addresses multiples literacies (information, media, visual, and technology), as well as informal assistance to students and staff in locating and using library materials and technology.
The Librarian creates an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning.
An administrative role:
includes the daily management of library center routines, evaluation of library materials, purchasing, circulation control, provision of equitable access to all physical and virtual collections of resources that support the school curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all learners, and coordination of library volunteers.
An information specialist role:
includes developing and maintaining a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum and the learners, modeling effective strategies for developing multiple literacies, and evaluating, promoting, and using existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning.
Qualifications and Requirements A candidate should hold:
A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education PA Library Certification A Master of Library Science Degree (MLS) is preferred Membership to American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Catholic School Librarian experience preferred A candidate will need upon hiring:
Compliance with State and Archdiocesan Safe Environment and Act 126 guidelines Salary commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits.
All candidates must pass Criminal Background, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprint Check.
Application through website attaching cover letter and resume is preferred:
https:
//www.
gmaelem.
org/about-us/careers/apply.
Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or possess a United States Permanent Residence Card.
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s):
Are you a member of the American Association of School Librarians? License/Certification:
Pennsylvania Library Certification (Required) Work Location:
In person At GMA, the mission of our library program is to foster a love of reading through exposure to a variety of literature and to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
Students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
Additionally, the library serves to build and to strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.
Flexible access to the programs and services of the library program is encouraged to all students and staff.
The Reading Olympics, Scholastic Book Fair, and PA Young Readers Choice Awards are several activities supported by our library program.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A ministry sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and established in 1861, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy combines a long tradition of academic excellence with innovative teaching methodology and progressive technology integration to create a caring, child-centered environment.
Located in Ambler, PA, GMA is committed to shaping tomorrow's leaders, one student at a time; enabling them with the tools and skills to enrich themselves and the communities in which they live.
We are dedicated to helping all of our students actualize their whole potential.
As part of the GMA and Mercy communities, our students become exposed to a world beyond the classroom.
They come to appreciate and enjoy the wonders and importance of life-long learning.
As graduates, our students matriculate from GMA having not only received an exceptional academic education but having gained the skills and responsibility to serve and lead.
Library Program Description At GMA, the mission of our library program is to foster a love of reading through exposure to a variety of literature and to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
Students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
Additionally, the library serves to build and to strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.
Flexible access to the programs and services of the library program is encouraged to all students and staff.
The Reading Olympics, Scholastic Book Fair, and PA Young Readers Choice Awards are several activities supported by our library program.
Primary Function The Librarian is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all children in his/her care.
The Librarian is charged with the daily operation and functions of the library.
The Librarian has the primary responsibility for the major library functions.
In the execution of these functions, the librarian must assume several distinct roles, including:
A consultative role:
includes active consultation with teachers as they plan instruction to recommend the inclusion of appropriate library and media skills instruction and resources into classroom curricular units.
An instructional role:
includes both formal instruction in library, media, and technology skills (in conjunction with the Director of Instructional Technology) that addresses multiples literacies (information, media, visual, and technology), as well as informal assistance to students and staff in locating and using library materials and technology.
The Librarian creates an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning.
An administrative role:
includes the daily management of library center routines, evaluation of library materials, purchasing, circulation control, provision of equitable access to all physical and virtual collections of resources that support the school curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all learners, and coordination of library volunteers.
An information specialist role:
includes developing and maintaining a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum and the learners, modeling effective strategies for developing multiple literacies, and evaluating, promoting, and using existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning.
Qualifications and Requirements A candidate should hold:
A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education PA Library Certification A Master of Library Science Degree (MLS) is preferred Membership to American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Catholic School Librarian experience preferred A candidate will need upon hiring:
Compliance with State and Archdiocesan Safe Environment and Act 126 guidelines Salary commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits.
All candidates must pass Criminal Background, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprint Check.
Application through website attaching cover letter and resume is preferred:
https:
//www.
gmaelem.
org/about-us/careers/apply.
Must be a U.
S.
Citizen or possess a United States Permanent Residence Card.
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s):
Are you a member of the American Association of School Librarians? License/Certification:
Pennsylvania Library Certification (Required) Work Location:
In person At GMA, the mission of our library program is to foster a love of reading through exposure to a variety of literature and to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
Students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
Additionally, the library serves to build and to strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.
Flexible access to the programs and services of the library program is encouraged to all students and staff.
The Reading Olympics, Scholastic Book Fair, and PA Young Readers Choice Awards are several activities supported by our library program.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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