Oxbridge Academy

Faculty Job Description – Teacher Librarian

About Oxbridge Academy:

Oxbridge Academy is a premier, independent, co-educational college-preparatory school located on a beautiful 54-acre campus in West Palm Beach. Founded in 2011 by philanthropist William I. Koch, Oxbridge Academy provides an outstanding education empowering students in grades 6-12 to Lead with Kindness and Act with Courage. Offering a dynamic curriculum, enriching environment, and expert faculty, Oxbridge Academy applies an interdisciplinary academic approach while fostering the development of extraordinary leaders, thinkers, problem-solvers, and world-changers. With a vision to change the paradigm for middle and high school students, Oxbridge Academy values the autonomy and individuality of teachers.  Working within the guidelines of their department, teachers are given significant freedom to develop their curriculum, class policies, and instructional practices. 

Oxbridge offers a world-class education, an enriching culture, and experiential learning opportunities within an inclusive community. Signature Programs like the Free Enterprise Institute, Aviation, Artificial Intelligence, Cambridge Scholars, and Independent Research & Study ignite students’ inner passions, strengthen individual skills, and stimulate creative thinking, uniquely preparing them for college and beyond.

Position Summary:

Oxbridge Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and forward-thinking 21st-century librarian to collaborate with teachers and empower students in all aspects of information literacy—including research, copyright, AI, data collection, and writing.

Our librarian plays a vital role in inspiring students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. Partnering with classroom teachers, the librarian designs and implements engaging lessons, fosters a love of learning, and ensures equitable access to resources. Additionally, they manage and curate a dynamic collection of materials to serve the students, faculty, staff, and greater school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers across departments to identify opportunities in existing and new curricula for information literacy lessons. 
• Guide students in information literacy lessons through differentiated instruction, adapting teaching methods to various learning styles and interests. 
• Champion 21st-century literacy skills with teachers, students, parents, and the larger community. 
• Be passionate about staying current on the evolving information literacy landscape and continue to fine-tune lessons that will be current and relevant for students and teachers. 
• Provide scaffolded information literacy instruction across all grade levels and departments, using differentiated teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and interests.  

• Maintain a diverse, current, and award-winning collection by staying informed on book trends. Maintain accurate student records in a digital student information system. 
• Create engaging digital content for library events and programming. 
• Oversee and manage textbook inventory for grades 6-12, coordinating with department heads on forecasts, orders, and usage timelines. 
• Facilitate large-scale textbook checkout/return events at the start and end of the school year and smaller distributions throughout the year.  

• Serve as an advisor, informing parents and guardians about students' academic progress, social development, and well-being. 
• Establish and uphold school-wide expectations for behavior, modeling Oxbridge's core values of kindness, courtesy, integrity, respect, and compassion. 
• Pursue professional development to stay at the forefront of library science, technology, and education. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the school community. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program (or an equivalent internationally recognized program).
• Previous experience as an independent school librarian strongly preferred.
• Passion for engaging middle and high school students in reading, research, and information literacy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with students, parents, and faculty.
• Proven ability to measure and evaluate student learning and academic growth, with at least three years of relevant experience in a school library or related educational setting.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.
• Strong technical proficiency, with familiarity in LibGuides, Destiny, OverDrive, or similar library management and database systems preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

If you are passionate about fostering a love of learning, integrating technology, and supporting students in their academic journey, we encourage you to apply!  We look forward to welcoming an innovative and dedicated librarian to our Oxbridge Academy community.

Compensation:

Oxbridge Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. Faculty members enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment, with access to resources that foster career growth and innovation in education.

Oxbridge Academy commits to being a community characterized by civility, respect, and trust; a school that fosters the virtues of discipline, perseverance, and responsibility. Oxbridge Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity at all levels, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process:

Oxbridge Academy has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Human Resources Manager, Elizabeth Fox), a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Ashlyn Chillemi, Recruiter, at [email protected]. Please do not contact the school directly.

About Oxbridge Academy

Oxbridge Academy is a private, independent school serving grades 6-12. Regardless of their economic background, our students have access to the best teachers and technology to learn the skills they need to be tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. Teachers at Oxbridge Academy foster a lifelong love of learning, spark curiosity, encourage students to make good choices, and serve as role models. They deliver their content expertise to their assigned classes so that all students have rigorous and inclusive access to the curriculum and instruction every day to meet their learning goals. In Curriculum Coordination Teams, teachers work collaboratively on such areas as creating and revising curriculum, reviewing student work, selecting and developing instructional resources, planning and coordinating portfolio and exhibition activities, meeting with specialists, and preparing common assessments.

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