LS Library Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

King School is a PreK-12 independent, college-preparatory day school in Stamford, serving the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence.

Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence and is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, allowing everyone to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.

At King, we seek to employ faculty and staff who love working with children, have a passion for and expertise in their subject matter, exhibit a growth mindset, embrace our multidimensional roles, and prioritize the learning process for students, faculty, and staff.

King School faculty understand that true learning is nurtured through authentic and meaningful student-teacher partnerships. When students are known by their teachers both as learners and as people, they become better self-advocates and more responsible for their emotional and academic well-being.

We expect our faculty to incorporate student-centered best practices consistently. We constantly seek ways to deepen our understanding of the dynamic relationship between the learning and teaching processes. When students apply their learning in tangible ways, they can fully experience concepts, synthesize disparate disciplines, and reach a deeper understanding. The Lower School instructional program is framed around the Reggio Emilia and project-based teaching and learning methods. Our interdisciplinary approach to teaching engages the students in critical thinking and hands-on exploration. The inquiry-based and hands-on learning for middle and upper school students includes fieldwork, collaboration to solve real community challenges, and other projects that bring knowledge to life.

Librarian-Technologist Division: Lower School Reports to: Director of Technology Integration and Innovation & Lower School Division Head

Summary

The Librarian-Technologist is a well-rounded and collaborative educational leader who champions digital literacy, research fluency, and a lifelong love of reading. This Lower School role integrates instructional technology, inquiry-based research, and vibrant library programming into one cohesive vision. The Librarian-Technologist empowers students and faculty by fostering competencies in digital citizenship, media creation, and information literacy, while also leading the integration of developmentally appropriate research skills across grade levels. Equally, this position is dedicated to inspiring a passion for reading by curating engaging materials and promoting diverse voices. Serving as a key partner in cross-divisional planning and a steward of innovation and tradition, the Librarian-Technologist ensures that King’s Lower School community thrives in a balanced, future-ready learning environment. We seek a passionate, student-centered educator to join our thoughtful faculty and support our instructional program. This full-time role will commence in August 2025.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Library/Learning Commons Responsibilities

• Teach information literacy, research skills, and ethical media use with technology and library instruction, aligned with AASL standards.
• Empower students to be enthusiastic readers, critical thinkers, skillful researchers, and savvy information users.
• Promote intellectual curiosity in all and ensure access to information and ideas.
• Serve as the lead Lower School partner in the school’s research continuum, collaborating with classroom teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and units of instruction, integrate information literacy skills at the point of need, and assess student learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Develop a contemporary, engaging library program based on current research and student interest. Curate a print and digital collection that supports curricular goals and promotes independent reading.
• Maintain the Learning Commons/media center as a hub for intellectual curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
• Meet regularly with the Senior Teacher-Librarian to ensure articulation of library and research skills across PK–12.
• Coordinate book-related programming, author visits, and dynamic displays that nurture a love for reading.
• Guide students in book selection and support reading development in partnership with classroom teachers and learning specialists.
• Supervise and train library volunteers.

Technology Leadership Responsibilities:

• Design and teach technology classes that build student skills in digital citizenship, coding, computational thinking, and multimedia communication.
• Develop and model instructional strategies integrating technology into project-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences.
• Meet regularly with counterparts in other divisions to ensure vertical alignment and contribute to cross-divisional planning for technology literacy and computer science.
• Collaborate with faculty to co-design interdisciplinary units, emphasizing STEAM integration and authentic technology applications.
• Provide guidance and training for faculty in effectively using educational technology tools, platforms, and digital learning strategies.
• Support and promote student innovation through Makerspace and Innovation Lab activities.
• Partner with the Director of Technology Integration and Innovation to help plan budgets, evaluate emerging tools, and align initiatives with divisional needs.
• Lead the development, implementation, and annual revision of the Lower School’s Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
• Actively address student technology use violations in coordination with division leadership, including investigating incidents, educating students on responsible use, and communicating with families as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree. A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree is preferred.
• Experience in modern school librarianship, including teaching students and guiding learners with all relevant aspects of technology and media.
• Preferred candidates will have at least four years of classroom experience and elementary library experience.
• Demonstrated library/media services and instructional technology expertise in K–5 environments.
• Deep knowledge of AASL and ISTE standards with a passion for student-centered, tech-integrated pedagogy.
• Strong ability to lead school-wide initiatives in research integration and technology instruction.
• Experience developing and maintaining Acceptable Use Policies and engaging students in digital responsibility education.
• Excellent collaborator with proven experience working across divisions and disciplines.
• Strong instructional design, classroom management, and communication skills.
• Experience with Makerspace, digital media tools, and STEAM-based learning preferred.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive education practices and a passion for building equitable learning environments.
• Alignment with King’s mission and virtues.

Classification: Full Time, Exempt