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About Bancroft School
Through active, inquiry-based learning and challenging experiences, Bancroft School empowers students in grades PreK to 12 with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference in their community and the world. Guided by outstanding teachers, curious learners engage with one another and celebrate the strengths and lived experiences of each individual. Bancroft School seeks to be the first choice for students and families seeking to own their journey to mastery and independence in an inclusive campus where each individual is safe, known, and valued.

Bancroft is located in Worcester, Massachusetts — a thriving city with a rich history and a bright future in which the School is deeply invested. Founded in 1900, Bancroft School will celebrate its 125th school year in 2024-25. The 30-acre campus sits in a scenic residential neighborhood just north of downtown. Over 430 students from 70 cities and towns around central Massachusetts represent a variety of backgrounds which contribute to a challenging and diverse learning environment. Guided by strategic plan BluePrint125  and new Head of School, Stephanie Luebbers, who began her tenure in July of 2023, Bancroft is poised to continue to lead in PreK-12 education.

Position Summary
Bancroft School seeks an energetic, flexible, innovative Middle School/Upper School librarian to join our service-oriented, student-centered library and educational technology program that is fully integrated into the school. This position will be part-time for 20-25 hours/week with schedule flexibility. Collaborating with the Lower School Librarian, this position helps to oversee engagement in the Library for students and faculty, manage the overall library budget, and administer digital resources related to the library and educational technology. The MS/US Librarian works in collaboration with academic leadership and faculty to foster professional growth opportunities for faculty in the areas of educational technology, research, and literacy while working to support student growth and development in the areas of research, information literacy, and recreational reading.

General Duties

• Information literacy and recreational reading.
• Fostering a culture of inquiry.
• Developing the physical library space.
• Collection of reading materials with a focus on human-centered design.
• Support faculty professional development in the areas of research and educational technology.

Skills and Qualifications

• Masters of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience working in a middle school and/or high school setting.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Understanding of and experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that create a library culture where all are welcome.
• Partnering with the Academic Leadership Team and Department Chairs to help identify needs, priorities, and best practices in instructional technology and to help shape a mindset about educational technology that is equitable, empathetic, and flexible.

Bancroft seeks dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the community beyond the classroom, with an interest in supporting extracurricular activities in athletics, clubs, and other programs.

Bancroft is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community that embraces difference and welcomes candidates who will add to the racial and cultural diversity of our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, personal statement, and references to employment@bancroftschool.org