St. Mary Academy - Bay View is seeking a part-time Lower School Library Media Specialist for the 2023-2024 school year. The Specialist is committed to providing a student-centered environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. They are responsible for teaching technology literacy and developing programs that foster student-centered teaching with technology. The Specialist will oversee the library and guide it toward future possibilities. Candidates must be committed to an all-girls and Mercy Education. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with Lower School faculty to champion project-based learning experiences, including interdisciplinary design challenges and digital storytelling.
• Conduct weekly lessons for grades PK-5 that demonstrate a passion for and extensive knowledge of children’s literature, publishing trends, and authors; promote literacy and reading for fun through special programs such as National Library Week, summer reading lists.
• Keep necessary library records, such as usage statistics, maintain LS library catalog, collaborate on the annual Book Fair.
• Advise teachers and families on digital citizenship and emerging technology trends.
• Support teachers to integrate technology into lessons and projects.
• Participate in ongoing professional development on emerging technologies, curriculum design, and pedagogies relevant to instructional technology.

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes: 

• BA/BS in related area, MLIS preferred
• High energy level, creative and forward-thinking
• Finds joy in working with children
• Approaches work with energy, kindness, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Supports Mercy values and the Mercy Critical Concerns
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills in working with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
• Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
• Strong work ethic and a caring temperament

TO APPLY: 

Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” 

Submit Bay View Application, letter of interest and resume to employment@bayviewacademy.org. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status. 

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

About St. Mary Academy - Bay View

St. Mary Academy - Bay View is an independent, Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we foster academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. We are committed to empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious young woman who fully lives her faith.

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