Posted: 13-Jan-26
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Position Classification: Full-time, 10-month, faculty, salaried exempt
Hours: 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with additional hours as needed to fulfill after-school coaching/activity responsibilities as assigned
Reports to: Head of Upper School
Position Summary:
St. Christopher’s School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys’ schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks an Upper School Librarian for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher’s is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars—honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic and collaborative educator who can help students and faculty achieve the School’s academic mission through the various functions, services, and opportunities provided through its Memorial Library.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a plan for realizing the vision for the Upper School Library
- Advocate for and provide a welcoming space for inquiry, collaboration, and study in the Upper School community
- Provide comprehensive reference services to students and faculty
- Effectively engage with and develop relationships with students to support their learning needs and goals
- Work collaboratively with faculty to design and implement instructional plans that enhance research and analysis skills, remaining flexible and open to changes in curriculum
- Systematically examine the Upper School Memorial Library sources, services, and instruction
- Strategically invest, develop, organize, and maintain print and digital collections that extend classroom learning
- Manage a robust infrastructure of digital library platforms
- Provide training to students and faculty on digital platforms to ensure equitable access
- Actively seek to improve digital resource access for students and faculty on campus and at home through authentication and ease of use, including conducting observations and usability studies
- Manage the duties and collaborate with the other US Librarian to realize the vision and supporting goals for the US library
- Cultivate partnerships with lower and middle school divisions and St. Catherine’s for resource sharing and to ensure continuity and effectiveness of JK-12 research and analysis skills
- Actively build relationships with vendors and St. Catherine’s to best employ all library and school resources
- Nurture an ongoing relationship with collegiate academic librarians to manage the student academic transition from high school to college
Additional Faculty Responsibilities:
- Communicate and interact with library faculty and staff from across the school in an appropriate and effective professional manner
- Stay abreast of and implement best practices for teaching boys, as appropriate
- Communicate in a timely and efficient manner with parents, as appropriate
- Serve as an advisor (six to eight students) at the discretion of the Dean of Students, Associate Head of Upper School, and Head of the Upper School
- Coach or lead a significant co-curricular activity
- Offer or assist with a Saints Explore cohort (experiential learning program)
- Execute other duties (study halls, chaperoning dances, etc.) as assigned
- Participate in the life of the school through committee work and being a regular presence at major school events such as concerts, plays, athletic contests, and other events
Qualifications and Key Skills:
- A commitment to St. Christopher's mission, Community Pillars, policies, and initiatives
- A commitment to best practices in education, as articulated in the School’s Teaching Excellence Document, and a dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher’s Center for the Study of Boys
- A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- Experience supporting student-led publications preferred
- Holds an MLIS or MLS from an ALA accredited program
- Is experienced with library management systems and discovery services
- Is curious and capable in developing and implementing cross-platform digital and print library resources in accordance to user experience best practices
- Possesses a love for reading and is able to engage boys in pursuing a lifelong love of reading
- Possesses excellent problem solving, communication, analytic, and customer service skills
- Has a growth mindset, is creative and flexible, and demonstrates a sense of humor
- Collaborates effectively with members of the Upper School faculty to achieve their class and departmental goals
- Enjoys working with young people, especially boys
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to circulate among students in the library or classrooms throughout the day
- Must be able to move from classroom to classroom and from building to building as assigned or required by assignment and activity of the day
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to perform light physical duties including cleaning and dusting of library spaces and moving and shelving of books
How to Apply:
We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here. Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter and other required documents.
The application deadline is open until filled.
School Website: www.stchristophers.com