Head of Library Information Centre - Toronto, ON, Canada - Havergal College

Description

We seek an individual inspired by our mission,
whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry, and
courage, and who reflects our core competencies to join our Upper School as
the Head
of Library Information Centre . This is a full-time
position starting in September 2024.

Why
Teach with Us

At Havergal College, we believe that our strength lies in our
faculty and staff's collective efforts, talents, and accomplishments. Together,
we can make a positive and lasting impact on our students' lives.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers,
including a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school
boards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers' Pension
Plan and/or Group RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge;
comprehensive health and dental benefits; support for professional development
including support for graduate work, additional qualifications (AQs),
faculty-wide and individual professional development in teaching and learning,
wellbeing, equity and inclusion, assessment, and experiential education; and
teaching on a beautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a
beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of
Canada's pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten
through Grade 12. At Havergal College, we believe great schools are made up of great people. With
a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a
contemporary liberal arts education rooted in the Anglican tradition.Our
mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding
academic and co-curricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of
faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that
fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness
within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining
highly qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure our school remains
at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative
education journey, working together to empower young women to make a positive
difference in our world.

We arecommitted to building a diverseand
inclusive workplace.We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a
culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and
accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified
candidates with diverse experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with
disabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates committed to
nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage
thrive.

The Position:

The
Head of Library Information Centre is responsible for developing, implementing,
and managing library programs, services and resources that support the JK-12
curriculum, enhance information literacy skill building and foster a reading
culture.

As the Head of Library Information Centre, you will work
collaboratively with the Upper School Department Heads and the Administration
to set and shape department direction, philosophy and goals aligned to the
school's mission, vision, values and strategic plan. You are creative,
innovative, open to the ideas of others and inspire with vision. You have
proven leadership skills in long-term program planning, teaching information
literacy and research skills, and supporting inquiry and
interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary teaching and learning methodologies. You
are responsible for supervising the library and archives staff, including the
Junior School Librarian, Library Technician and College Archivist. You will
also manage the library department budget and department resources, including
online library resources and services such as the library website and library
management system.

As an
experienced librarian, you will
be well-positioned to work with faculty, students and other strategic
stakeholders to support the development of new programming , to evolve your practice and to support the learning of
others through creative collaboration and facilitating access to
high-quality resources. You will demonstrate
flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to work in a rapidly changing
environment. You are open to exploring best practice and drawing on the
Havergal context to take an innovative and creative approach to the evolution
of the library program and services. All faculty are expected, as part of their role, to participate actively in the life
of the school beyond the classroom , including
contributions as coaches and facilitators in the arts, athletics, clubs,
community life and experiential and global education programs.

Specific
Accountabilities:

Develop and maintain an up-to-date and diverse
collection of print and digital resources relevant to the curriculum and
teaching and learning at Havergal, and to the personal interests of students;

• Collaborate
  with faculty to integrate and teach research and information literacy skills
  across all subject areas;
• Collaborate
  with faculty to design and implement engaging inquiry learning opportunities
  that integrate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking;
• Develop
  online library content (LibGuides) to support teaching and learning, and
  collaborate with faculty to integrate online tools into a blended learning
  environment;
• Promote
  reading for understanding, enjoyment and personal growth;
• Create an
  inclusive and welcoming library environment and manage the library's physical
  space
• Create
  displays to showcase resources and highlight important events/commemorations
• Manage
  library invoicing, library department budgets, and library scheduling
• Manage Upper
  School circulation
• Manage duties
  of library department staff JK-12

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant
  university qualifications preferably at the graduate level (Bachelor of
  Education plus Librarianship Part 3 (AQ) or a Master of Library and Information
  Studies);
• Certification
  from the Ontario College of Teachers and be a member in 'Good Standing'; or its
  equivalent is an asset
• A minimum of
  5 years exemplary teaching experience in an academic, secondary school
  (Independent school experience is an asset or similar experience working as a
  librarian in an academic setting).
• Leadership
  experience in an educational setting an asset
• Knowledge of
  current educational practices;
• Knowledge of
  the current research on girls and learning;
• Knowledge of
  research and inquiry processes and methodologies
• Ability to
  collaborate with faculty to effectively plan and implement interdisciplinary
  units that support student learning, engagement and success;
• Knowledge of
  instructional technology and ability to explore, test and iterate features of
  the Learning Management System.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to
the Core & Leadership Competencies of;

• Inclusive Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Coach & Develop Others
• Managerial Courage
• Champion Change &
  Innovation
• Purpose Alignment &
  Results

All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest no later than April 26, 2024 .

Havergal College thanks all applicants in
advance.Only those candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal
opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free
recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work
with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring
process.If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at
ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility .