Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12 and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High School (9-12) established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on the Stanwich Road campus. Founded in 1926, GCDS is a school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

　　GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment that helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits,  a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. 

　　Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.

　　Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Lower Elementary Librarian to start in August 2024. This will be a full-time position. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Elementary library education and passionate about working with Preschool and Lower Elementary-aged students and collaborating with colleagues across the school. 

　　Applicants must be certified in either Library Science or Elementary Education and have recent experience teaching in a Lower Elementary School. Applicants who are not yet certified in Library Science must be in the process of gaining this certification or are poised to start.  Our Lower Elementary Division currently has 438 students in Nursery-Grade 2 and is housed in our building within our beautiful Old Church Road campus.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree

　　Certification in Library Education or coursework towards certification. If neither is available, the candidate must anticipate starting coursework by the Fall of 2024

　　Minimum of 3 years of successful Elementary classroom or Elementary library teaching experience with children of this age

　　A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community

　　Willingness to take on multiple roles within the school

　　Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Advanced degree in education 

　　Master's degree in library science (MLS), preferably from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program

　　Knowledge of the Responsive Classroom approach

　　Experience with inquiry-based learning and/or project-based learning

　　Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative r elationships with external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning experiences

　　Lower Elementary Library Teacher Responsibilities Include:

　　Management of a classroom of 18 - 19 students

　　Assist students in locating and selecting books and research materials

　　Actively encourage a love of books, authors, and literature in students and faculty

　　Teach weekly library classes to all N-2 homerooms instructing students in literature and library science

　　Co-design and implement interdisciplinary projects with homeroom and specialist subject teachers

　　Maintain a professional, open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with the students’ families, encouraging family involvement

　　Consistently and actively support the school’s SEL curriculum and DEI philosophy

　　Purchase and catalog books for the library collection that support the school’s curriculum 

　　Develop and maintain a system for notifying teachers of newly-arrived books applicable to classroom topics or themes

　　Process and circulate library books

　　Process and shelve library materials

　　Assist teachers in the evaluation, selection, and use of materials; collaborate with teachers to instruct in information literacy

　　Train and provide work direction to parent volunteers in the processing of books, technological operations, shelving, filing, library displays 

　　Consult with school administrators to determine the goals and objectives of the library program

　　Design and maintain an accessible, efficient, and inviting facility for student learning.

　　Attend divisional, curricular, and interdisciplinary meetings as requested

　　Maintain a close professional relationship with the GCDS library faculty from across all four divisions

　　Remain current on the appropriate use of technology for library research and cataloging books

　　Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities

　　The successful candidate will preferably have experience and knowledge of:

　　Library science practices, procedures, and terminology

　　Professional associations affiliated with library science and literature in Elementary Education

　　Functions, operations, and maintenance of an Elementary School library. 

　　Computerized reference materials and use of technology. 

　　Library reference materials and sources. 

　　Dewey Decimal system of classification. 

　　Building and implementing Elementary curriculum

　　Each GCDS faculty member is expected to demonstrate ability in the following areas:

　　Understand, champion, and implement GCDS Design Principles

　　Foster and steward a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy in and out of the classroom

　　Cultural competency skills to collaborate effectively across difference

　　Set high expectations for learning, academic achievement, and character development

　　Exhibit strong working knowledge of student cognitive development and learning preferences

　　Identify and support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs

　　Provide timely feedback to students and collaborate with faculty to offer specialized support in pursuit of each student’s learning goals

　　Implement a wide array of pedagogical tools and strategies in appropriate and effective combinations  

　　Facilitate and design effective group/collaborative work and productive dialogue among students and teachers

　　Communicate effectively with students/families about classwork, learning goals, and student progress

　　Demonstrate content knowledge and expertise, and scaffold curriculum to ensure progress toward mastery

　　Collaborate and plan actively for learning with teachers and students

　　Foster student growth through structured opportunities for reflection

　　Provide opportunities for student engagement through “Voice and Choice.”

　　Create relevant and authentic learning experiences; can include and connect with outside experts and resources toward this aim

　　Participate and contribute to grade level, division, Admissions, and school-wide events that contribute to the culture of the school and the experience of the students

　　Participate in regular Lower Elementary faculty duties including of students on the playground and the Dining Hall 

　　Perform other related duties as assigned. 

　　Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to:

　　Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent

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