Academy Faculty - Media Communications and Library Engagement Specialist, Lower School

Overview:

Lipscomb Academy is seeking a visionary, faith-driven Media Communications and Library Engagement Specialist to lead a dynamic, future-focused library media and communications program. Through scheduled classes this role supports students in becoming confident readers, digital explorers, and effective communicators in a rapidly evolving world.

The ideal candidate will nurture a love for literature and learning while equipping students with the tools to think critically, use media ethically, and express themselves clearly, both in person and through emerging technologies such as AI.

Key Responsibilities:

Library Leadership:

• Curate a diverse and spiritually grounded collection of print and digital resources that fosters a lifelong love of reading and reflects a wide range of voices and experiences.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support literacy instruction across disciplines with age-appropriate literature and resources.
• Organize and create a group of parent volunteers to complete the circulation duties within the library.
• Continually update and keep the library collection relevant by removing unused books and managing the budget to update the collection.

Media & Communication Skills Development:

• Teach students to navigate, analyze, and create media with integrity-developing their capacity as thoughtful, ethical communicators.
• Integrate digital storytelling, podcasting, video production, and basic AI tools into library instruction.
• Model and teach responsible digital citizenship
• Create and execute a plan to grow effective communication skills in students.
• Co-design inquiry-based learning experiences with faculty that integrate research, critical thinking, and communication skills using both traditional and emerging tools.
• Lead student projects that explore communication through different modalities-written, visual, audio, and interactive.
• Provide leadership in the use of new media and AI to support student creativity, curiosity, and real-world problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of children's literature, media tools, and digital learning platforms
• Familiarity with AI in education and a willingness to explore its thoughtful integration in student learning
• Commitment to Lipscomb Academy's mission
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills