Librarian/IB Career-related Programme Manager
Organization Overview
Vertex is a pioneering, first-of-its-kind IB-for-all academy in the heart of the Bronx. Vertex is not just a school: it's a bold reimagining of what education can be.
Our mission is to provide students with pathways for upward mobility while preparing them for the responsibilities of self-governance in a democratic republic. Everything we do is rooted in the four cardinal virtues: courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom.
At Vertex, our scholars have agency. Each day, they make choices about the kind of people they want to become, the lives they want to lead, and the society they want to build. It’s our sacred duty to equip them with the knowledge most worth having, to sharpen their critical thinking, and to create a space where they can explore, question, and create.
As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with a classical core, we offer both a rigorous academic foundation and a transformative character education.
Position Summary
Vertex Academy is seeking a committed, compassionate, and mission-aligned Librarian/IB Career-related Programme Manager with extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of teaching and learning and of current practices in library media. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to develop instructional goals for students. — while also contributing to a school culture rooted in high expectations, character formation, and care.
This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with teachers, administrators, families, and external service providers to ensure that every student — especially those facing academic, emotional, or behavioral challenges — has the support they need to thrive.
IB Career-related Programme Development
- Collaborate with the Head of School to establish and organize IB Career-related Programme.
- Find and partner with vendors, work out contract details, and nail down program requirements.
- Manage teacher access to Project Lead the Way training and curriculum.
- Check in with staff and students to ensure they’re on track to meet program requirements.
- Evaluate programming success and proactively suggest improvements.
- Serve as the source of truth for program data.
- Monitor the implementation of core components of the programme.
- Facilitate student inquiry and research regarding IB Careers opportunities.
- Provide information, guidance, and administrative support to students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate information about the Career-related Programme to all members of the school community.
- Support DP Coordinator with the administration of IB-mandated assessments.
- Create and maintain a system for documenting student IBCP requirements (e.g., language portfolios, Reflective Project essays), which will be required for IB recertification every 5 years.
- Work with partner organizations to establish and coordinate real-world experiences for CP students, such as apprenticeship at Northwell, on-site work at Montessori charter school.
Instructor & Instructional Partner
- Lead by modeling and teaching the skills necessary to access, evaluate, and use resources effectively and responsibly.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to develop assignments that are instructionally sound and include key critical thinking, literacy and social skills, and instructional technology.
- Create partnerships by attending grade level/department meetings, reviewing pacing charts, serving on the school’s leadership team, and participating in other committees such as technology and curriculum committees.
- Provide active learning experiences and opportunities to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Promote reading in traditional and innovative ways such as social media, digital media and print.
- Develop initiatives to encourage and engage learners in reading, writing, and listening for understanding and enjoyment.
- Collect and analyze data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the school library programs and student achievement.
Information Specialist
- Provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats.
- Ensure equitable and ethical use of information.
- Teach students to follow an inquiry process as they ask questions, evaluate and collect information from multiple sources to construct understanding by thinking critically.
- Encourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning.
- Provide 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.
- Assume a leadership role in modeling and teaching the skills necessary to access, evaluate, and use resources effectively and responsibly for students, staff and administration.
- Work with staff, administration and other specialists to ensure that information literacy skills are embedded systematically throughout the school and the library instructional program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related subject required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Library Media Specialist Certification preferred.
- International Baccalaureate experience preferred
- A passion for working with adolescent learners, flexible attitude, and a sense of humor
- Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style
- A commitment to viewpoint diversity, open inquiry, and experiential-based pedagogy
- A willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills
Compensation and Benefits
Vertex Partnership Academies offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- The salary range for this position is $101,000 - $116,000; offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s years of experience and credentials.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- A mission-driven, supportive working environment
Physical Requirements
This role may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, including assisting coworkers when needed. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, and looking at a computer screen for long periods at a time.