Long Term Substitute Head Librarian & AP Research Teacher

Description

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) seeks a long-term, substitute, on-site Head Librarian & AP Research Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The ideal candidate will uphold and communicate the school mission, philosophy, and core values while modeling behavior that inspires academic excellence and an enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the daily hours of the library, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., ensuring the library is open, staffed, and accessible to students and faculty throughout the school day.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the library, including circulation activities (item check-in and check-out, overdue notices, fines, and reimbursement for lost or damaged materials) for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.
  • Evaluate, select, and curate books, media, periodicals, and digital resources for retention within the collection (e.g., repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of materials) to ensure the availability of current, mission-aligned resources.
  • Maintain materials inventory and equipment (library books, textbooks, audio books, media equipment, computers, printers, magazines, newspapers, and related instructional materials) to provide an up-to-date reference and ensure availability when required.
  • Supervise and direct the work of the Library Coordinator, as well as parent and student volunteers, to maintain a safe, welcoming environment conducive to learning.
  • Help students learn and grow to become young women of heart, faith, courage, and excellence in the spirit of our sponsoring religious order, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
  • Partner with teachers, students, and administrators to identify resource materials for use in classrooms, class assignments, and independent research projects.
  • Teach and promote information literacy across the curriculum, including research and online search strategies, evaluation of sources, citation practices, and academic integrity.
  • Curate and manage digital collections, including the online book catalog (OPAC) and the SORA ebook/audiobook platform, ensuring students, faculty, and staff can access and navigate digital resources.
  • Lead reading engagement initiatives, including moderating the Faculty & Staff Book Club and promoting a culture of reading across the school community.
  • Manage library space reservations for classes, meetings, student club gatherings, and guest speaker events, including scheduling of study rooms, the Seminar Room, and the main library area; coordinate reservations through the library reservation form, QWare (in partnership with the Facilities Team), and the OLP Library Calendar.
  • Oversee library printing and scanning services, including administering student printing policies, assisting with scanning, and encouraging digital submission of work through Schoology.
  • Establish and enforce library policies (e.g., food and drink restrictions, event cleanup expectations) to preserve the library as a clean, welcoming space for learning.
  • Communicate regularly with faculty and staff regarding library services, resources, and updates.
  • Participate in workshops, in-service training, and meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Teach the AP Research course in alignment with the College Board AP Capstone framework, guiding students through the design, planning, and implementation of a year-long, self-directed research investigation culminating in an academic paper and a presentation with oral defense.
  • Mentor students in research methodology, including question formulation, literature review, qualitative and quantitative methods, ethical research practices, data analysis, and scholarly writing.
  • Ensure compliance with College Board policies and deadlines, including administration of performance tasks and submission of student work through the AP Digital Portfolio.
  • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies tailored to girls' education and inclusive of technology, hands-on activities, checks for understanding, partner/small group collaboration, and connections to real-world experiences and careers.
  • Develop curriculum and instructional approaches for high school classes.
  • Work with a mentor, the Department Chairperson, the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Assistant Head of School to create a safe, positive, and growth-focused learning environment.
  • Assess and report on student progress throughout the year.
  • Support students through scheduled office hours outside of classroom time.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, to students, parents, guardians, and others in the OLP community as well as external constituencies.

Qualifications

• Athorough understanding of library and information science principles, classroom instructional principles and practices, a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, self-motivation, organization, and familiarity with the mission of OLP.
• A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required; Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or related field preferred.
• A Single Subject Teaching Credential and/or Teacher Librarian Services Credential (CA preferred); AP Capstone training (or willingness to complete a College Board AP Summer Institute for AP Research) strongly preferred.
• Experience with high school students and comfort working with faculty across departments.
• A well-versed in research methodology, online search strategies, research databases, and library management systems.
• Relevant computer and technology skills, including G Suite/Google for Education and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledgeable of evolving pedagogy, differentiation, the use of quantitative and qualitative data to inform instruction, and curriculum tailored to girls' learning within a Catholic setting.
• Strong organization skills, including extraordinary attention to detail, with the ability to multitask across multiple projects and manage shifting priorities to meet all deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, discretion, a sense of humor, and good judgment.
• A passion to deepen every student's consciousness of worth and widen their possibilities for their future.