Library Teacher K-2 ID- 9308

Job Details

Job Location
Polytechnic School - Pasadena, CA
Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$61000.00 - $65000.00 Salary/year
Description

Division: Lower School

Job Title: K-2 Library Teacher

Status: Salaried, Part-Time (.75)

Salary: $61,000 to $65,000

ABOUT POLY

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as "many arts" is reflected in the school's ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.

Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.

Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.

To learn more about Polytechnic School, please visit us.

Part-time (.75 fte) Lower School library teacher with responsibility for teaching the library curriculum in Grades K-2, as well as assisting with a variety of library-related tasks as assigned.

Reporting to the director of the Lower School, the successful candidate will take a student-centered approach to all school work and will use the school's mission to design and support the academic, extracurricular, social, and emotional success of students.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines, as well as a diverse array of contacts;
  • Work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time;
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds;
  • Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment;
  • Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Salary: Polytechnic School is committed to attracting and retaining talented, dedicated employees through a competitive compensation plan that is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: A full benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage and a 403 (b) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in elementary education; three or more years of library experience; master's degree in library science is preferred;
  • Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities;
  • Solid understanding of childhood development, strong communication skills, and a passion for teaching this age level;
  • Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes;
  • Ability to work collaboratively and methodically with students, parents, faculty, and staff on a regular basis;
  • Ability to use effective class management techniques;
  • Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities;
  • Strong computer skills, including previous use of an integrated library system, use of various databases and other electronic resources, and internet searching expertise is preferred;
  • Love of reading, information, and working with students and teachers;
  • Superb organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
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