Miamicountryday is hiring: LS Librarian & Digital Literacy Specialist in Miami
Miamicountryday, Miami, FL, United States
Job Details
Job Location : Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161
Miami Country Day School (MCDS) seeks a passionate and forward-thinking Lower School Librarian & Digital Literacy Specialist to inspire a lifelong love of reading, curiosity, and responsible digital citizenship in our youngest learners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:
The Lower School Librarian & Digital Literacy Specialist plays a vital role in nurturing PK3–Grade 5 students as joyful readers, critical thinkers, and responsible digital citizens. Blending traditional librarianship with developmentally appropriate digital literacy and media education, this position supports students in learning how to explore information, engage with stories, and navigate the digital world with confidence and care.
Working closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and academic leaders, this role helps shape a cohesive and inspiring Lower School learning experience.
What You Will Do
Design and teach engaging weekly library classes for PK3–Grade 5 students that promote inquiry, creativity, and a love of reading.
Implement instructional practices aligned with AASL standards that foster independent reading, ethical information use, and curiosity.
Create rich learning experiences through storytelling, author studies, genre exploration, and multimodal resources.
Lead developmentally appropriate Lower School curriculum in digital literacy, digital safety, media evaluation, online kindness, and early digital citizenship.
Partner with teachers to thoughtfully integrate technology tools that enhance learning while reinforcing healthy media habits.
Curate, manage, and continuously refine a diverse, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate print and digital library collection.
Collaborate with school leaders to support families through parent workshops focused on reading development, balanced technology use, screen time, and online safety.
Provide professional learning opportunities for faculty around literacy, digital citizenship, and instructional best practices.
Qualifications
Believes reading and inquiry are foundational to lifelong learning.
Understands how young children grow as readers, thinkers, and digital citizens.
Brings warmth, creativity, and intentionality to instructional design.
Values diversity, inclusion, and representation in children’s literature and media.
Communicates clearly, collaborates generously, and exercises thoughtful professional judgment.
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field (MLS/MLIS preferred).
3–5 years of experience working with early childhood and/or elementary-aged students.
Familiarity with AASL, ISTE, and Common Sense Education standards.
Knowledge of children’s literature, early literacy development, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
Experience or interest in educational technology, instructional design, or digital media integration.
Why Miami Country Day School
Miami Country Day School is a mission-driven PK–12 community committed to academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship. Our Lower School values curiosity, joy, and belonging—and our library program plays a central role in shaping those experiences.
If you are excited to help children discover the magic of books, the power of questions, and the responsibility that comes with using information and technology well, we invite you to apply .
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En Español: Detalles del trabajo Localización del trabajo: Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161 Miami Land Day School (MCDS) busca un apasionado y innovador bibliotecario y especialista en alfabetización digital de la escuela inferior para inspirar un amor de por vida por la lectura, la curiosidad y la ciudadanía digital responsable en nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes. FUNCCIONES E TASKES ESENTIALES: El bibliotecarios y especialistas en alfabetismo digital de las escuelas inferiores desempeñan un papel vital en la nutrición de los estudiantes de PK3Grade 5 como lectores alegres, pensadores críticos y ciudadanos digitales responsables. Combinando la bibliotecía tradicional con la alfabetización digital apropiada para el desarrollo y la educación mediática, esta posición apoya a los estudiantes en aprender a explorar la información, participar con historias y navegar por el mundo digital con confianza y cuidado. Trabajando estrechamente con maestros de clase, especialistas y líderes académicos, este papel ayuda a dar forma a una experiencia de aprendizaje de la escuela inferior cohesiva e inspiradora. Lo que harás Diseñar y enseñar clases de biblioteca semanales atractivas para estudiantes de PK3Grade 5 que promueven la investigación, la creatividad y el amor a la lectura. Implementar prácticas educativas alineadas con los estándares de la literatura AASL que fomentan la lectura independiente, el uso de la información ética y la historia. Crear experiencias a través de la narración, la escritura, la exploración de géneros y los recursos académica. El desarrollo de los cursos de educación de las escuelas inferiores contribuye a desarrollar un currículum profesional adecuado en la literatura digital, la seguridad de la educación infantil, la instrucción en línea, la amabilidad en la educación temprana, la educación en línea y el uso del lenguaje digital. Nuestra Escuela Baja valora la curiosidad, la alegría y la pertenencia y nuestro programa de bibliotecas juega un papel central en la configuración de esas experiencias. Si está entusiasmado por ayudar a los niños a descubrir la magia de los libros, el poder de las preguntas y la responsabilidad que conlleva el buen uso de la información y la tecnología, le invitamos a aplicar. #J-18808-Ljbffr.
Job Location : Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161
Miami Country Day School (MCDS) seeks a passionate and forward-thinking Lower School Librarian & Digital Literacy Specialist to inspire a lifelong love of reading, curiosity, and responsible digital citizenship in our youngest learners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:
The Lower School Librarian & Digital Literacy Specialist plays a vital role in nurturing PK3–Grade 5 students as joyful readers, critical thinkers, and responsible digital citizens. Blending traditional librarianship with developmentally appropriate digital literacy and media education, this position supports students in learning how to explore information, engage with stories, and navigate the digital world with confidence and care.
Working closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and academic leaders, this role helps shape a cohesive and inspiring Lower School learning experience.
What You Will Do
Design and teach engaging weekly library classes for PK3–Grade 5 students that promote inquiry, creativity, and a love of reading.
Implement instructional practices aligned with AASL standards that foster independent reading, ethical information use, and curiosity.
Create rich learning experiences through storytelling, author studies, genre exploration, and multimodal resources.
Lead developmentally appropriate Lower School curriculum in digital literacy, digital safety, media evaluation, online kindness, and early digital citizenship.
Partner with teachers to thoughtfully integrate technology tools that enhance learning while reinforcing healthy media habits.
Curate, manage, and continuously refine a diverse, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate print and digital library collection.
Collaborate with school leaders to support families through parent workshops focused on reading development, balanced technology use, screen time, and online safety.
Provide professional learning opportunities for faculty around literacy, digital citizenship, and instructional best practices.
Qualifications
Believes reading and inquiry are foundational to lifelong learning.
Understands how young children grow as readers, thinkers, and digital citizens.
Brings warmth, creativity, and intentionality to instructional design.
Values diversity, inclusion, and representation in children’s literature and media.
Communicates clearly, collaborates generously, and exercises thoughtful professional judgment.
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field (MLS/MLIS preferred).
3–5 years of experience working with early childhood and/or elementary-aged students.
Familiarity with AASL, ISTE, and Common Sense Education standards.
Knowledge of children’s literature, early literacy development, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
Experience or interest in educational technology, instructional design, or digital media integration.
Why Miami Country Day School
Miami Country Day School is a mission-driven PK–12 community committed to academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship. Our Lower School values curiosity, joy, and belonging—and our library program plays a central role in shaping those experiences.
If you are excited to help children discover the magic of books, the power of questions, and the responsibility that comes with using information and technology well, we invite you to apply .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
En Español: Detalles del trabajo Localización del trabajo: Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161 Miami Land Day School (MCDS) busca un apasionado y innovador bibliotecario y especialista en alfabetización digital de la escuela inferior para inspirar un amor de por vida por la lectura, la curiosidad y la ciudadanía digital responsable en nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes. FUNCCIONES E TASKES ESENTIALES: El bibliotecarios y especialistas en alfabetismo digital de las escuelas inferiores desempeñan un papel vital en la nutrición de los estudiantes de PK3Grade 5 como lectores alegres, pensadores críticos y ciudadanos digitales responsables. Combinando la bibliotecía tradicional con la alfabetización digital apropiada para el desarrollo y la educación mediática, esta posición apoya a los estudiantes en aprender a explorar la información, participar con historias y navegar por el mundo digital con confianza y cuidado. Trabajando estrechamente con maestros de clase, especialistas y líderes académicos, este papel ayuda a dar forma a una experiencia de aprendizaje de la escuela inferior cohesiva e inspiradora. Lo que harás Diseñar y enseñar clases de biblioteca semanales atractivas para estudiantes de PK3Grade 5 que promueven la investigación, la creatividad y el amor a la lectura. Implementar prácticas educativas alineadas con los estándares de la literatura AASL que fomentan la lectura independiente, el uso de la información ética y la historia. Crear experiencias a través de la narración, la escritura, la exploración de géneros y los recursos académica. El desarrollo de los cursos de educación de las escuelas inferiores contribuye a desarrollar un currículum profesional adecuado en la literatura digital, la seguridad de la educación infantil, la instrucción en línea, la amabilidad en la educación temprana, la educación en línea y el uso del lenguaje digital. Nuestra Escuela Baja valora la curiosidad, la alegría y la pertenencia y nuestro programa de bibliotecas juega un papel central en la configuración de esas experiencias. Si está entusiasmado por ayudar a los niños a descubrir la magia de los libros, el poder de las preguntas y la responsabilidad que conlleva el buen uso de la información y la tecnología, le invitamos a aplicar. #J-18808-Ljbffr.