Lower School Librarian

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Job DetailsJob Location: Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161The Lower School Librarian supports Miami Country Day School’s mission by cultivating a joyful culture of reading, inquiry, and responsible technology use among students in PK3 through Grade 5. This role combines traditional librarianship with developmentally appropriate digital literacy, media literacy, and early digital citizenship instruction. The Specialist provides weekly library instruction, collaborates with teachers on integrated learning experiences, curates a diverse and inclusive collection, and ensures that Lower School students develop joy in reading, foundational research, media comprehension, and safe digital behaviors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS: Plans and teaches weekly library classes for PK3–5th grade in coordination with classroom teachers and specialists. Teach developmentally appropriate research and information literacy skills aligned with AASL standards, including questioning, source evaluation, ethical information use, and creative sharing. Designs experiences that integrate storytelling, author studies, genre exploration, and multimodal reading resources. Develop and refine a PK3–Grade 5 s...