Upper School Librarian, Leave Coverage

Buckingham Browne Nichols School

Cambridge, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Job Description

Duration: March 2026 - June 2026; Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and
Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N) seeks one full-time or part-time dynamic, student-centered Upper School Librarian or History teacher to cover a leave of absence from March 2026 to June 2026. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of research, teaching, and program development in a vibrant high school community. The successful candidate will provide research support, staff the circulation desk, and assist with library initiatives and programming. In partnership with the Upper School Library Director, the librarian will collaborate with faculty to design and deliver engaging lessons, develop research-focused instructional units, and foster a culture of intellectual curiosity across the Upper School. This position is in-person with the flexibility to work part-time, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

Manage daily library operations, including circulation, research support, and organization of library resources.
Provide one-on-one and group instruction in research methods, citation practices, and effective use of databases and other resources.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy skills into the curriculum.
Assist the Library Director with administrative tasks, instructional planning, and library programming.
Support collection development by recommending new materials, assisting with weeding, and maintaining a diverse and current collection.
Collaborate with the Library Director, classroom teachers, and specialists to design and implement lessons, while assessing student learning and instructional effectiveness.
Engage students through creative displays, programming, and events that promote reading and discovery.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have, or be working towards, a master’s degree in Library Science or History. We seek candidates who bring strong pedagogical skills, deep knowledge of the research process, and familiarity with academic databases and digital resources. Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

In addition, the candidate will demonstrate the following:

A strong foundation in information literacy instruction and best practices.
Expertise in selecting, acquiring, evaluating, and organizing diverse information resources across multiple formats.
Commitment to the ethical and responsible use of information.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
A passion for fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments.

Salary: $69,000 - $101,701.00*

*BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands. Starting full-time salaries for the 2025-2026 school year typically range from a starting salary of $69,000 to the median 20-year teaching experience salary of $101,701.00. The salary for this position will be prorated to a daily rate.

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.