Librarian

Description

This position is part-time, benefits eligible, approximately 32 hours/week on school days Monday-Friday during the school year.

Additional, flexible summer hours to close the library and reopen before the start of the school year.

Librarian

Principal

Non-exempt

• Must be a born‑again Christian.
• Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
• Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Conduct.
• Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught.
• Must have an understanding of and commitment to Lighthouse Christian School educational objectives and philosophy of education.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and in an internet/online environment; ability to quickly learn and use different software applications.
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.

• Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste.
• Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action.
• Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23).
• Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others.
• Participates and contributes to staff devotions and prayer.
• Commits and contributes to a local church.
• Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity.
• Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity.
• Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties.
• Maintains good attendance.

• Teach each of the elementary classes (18) weekly.
• Maintain and update library circulation system.
• Purchase and weeding of library collection.
• Process Books to add to the collection and AR Labels.
• Organizing and running a book fair.
• Organizing and executing Lighthouse Reads.
• Coordinating with classroom teachers on library skills.
• Teaching library skills.
• Maintaining subscriptions.
• Maintaining an accurate budget of Library and Lighthouse Reads.
• Re‑shelving library books and general upkeep of library.
• Helping students find best‑fit books using Star Reading results.
• Fostering a love for learning.

Maintains a physical classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.

• The library environment is welcoming.
• The library is clean, safe, and orderly.
• Library set up and furniture arrangement facilitates instruction.

• Demonstrates genuine care and respect for students.
• Students exhibit cordial respect for teacher and peers.

• Establishes and leads class to work towards high standards.
• Students understand and follow procedures and routines.
• Students are productivity engaged in lessons.
• Librarian motivates students to give their best efforts.
• Transitions students between lessons/activities with minimum down time.
• Maintains proper control of library.

Plans Library Instruction and Lessons

• States a clear objective for each lesson.
• Lessons contain introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Uses transitions to connect main points.
• Integrates lessons with other disciplines.

Presents lessons that “connect” with students

• Activates students’ prior knowledge and/or experience.
• Differentiates instruction as a best practice.
• Checks for understanding and adjusts when necessary.
• Incorporates direct instruction and multi‑modal techniques.

Cultivates high level, critical thinking skills in students

• Encourages students to explain, elaborate, and/or defend answers.
• Guides students in problem‑solving processes.
• Equips students to evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and apply.
• Corrects student errors appropriately and sensitively.

Instills a Biblical worldview in students

• Routinely makes direct connection to Scripture.
• Guides students to evaluate content through the lens of a Biblical worldview.
• Encourages students towards faith in and obedience to God.

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