Librarian / Media Specialist
Beginnings, Inc. - Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610![Beginnings, Inc.](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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About New Beginnings Family AcademyOpened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (“NBFA”) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:
• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices• Small class sizes and two adults per classroom• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom• Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom
NBFA is located on an “urban campus” at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT (within a mile of the University of Bridgeport and the beach at Seaside Park). NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes of all its stakeholders: employees, students, families and members of its Board of Directors.
Mission-Driven CultureNBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful, self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by helping to close the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives all children a foundation to achieve their full potential at every stage of life.
The NBFA Librarian/Media Specialist must be committed to and advocate for our mission to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives children the foundation to achieve their potential.
The Librarian/Media Specialist delivers developmentally-appropriate, challenging and engaging instruction consistent with his/her certification while developing meaningful relationships with students that foster a love of learning. The Librarian/Media Specialist must build and maintain open lines of communication with families to encourage parents/guardians to become education advocates for their children. The Librarian/Media Specialist must comply with state and federal education laws and regulations at all times.
Principal Accountabilities1. Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences2. Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs3. Work collaboratively with special education teachers and interventionists to meet IEP goals4. Continually use data to inform instructional decisions5. Prepare and submit developmentally appropriate, on-time lesson plans for daily activities6. Provide a structured, positive classroom that encourages students to think critically throughout the learning process7. Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures8. Communicate effectively and regularly, both orally and in writing, with students and parents9. Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment school-wide10. Participate in school-wide and grade-level data teams and Professional Learning Communities to share best practices and help improve overall school performance11. Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification12. Establish and maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with students, parents and other school personnel13. Assume responsibility for meeting school-wide student performance goals14. Satisfy professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending grade level meetings, performing duties15. Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and leaders
• Friendly work environment• Healthcare plan which includes medical, dental and vision benefits (generous portion of the employee premium is paid by NBFA)• Life & AD&D, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance• Professional Development Opportunities10+ paid national holidays plus the school closes during the last week of the year, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation• Three (3) personal days each year• Vacation and Sick Leave
Requirements
1. Maintain a Connecticut Certification 048, 0622. MLIS or Master's degree in Educational Technology3. Be willing and able to receive and offer constructive feedback to assist colleagues4. Understand that all work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and/or targets established as part of the Board’s and school’s organizational planning5. Fervently believe in NBFA’s mission and be willing to work diligently to positively impact the life outcomes of our students
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