The First Branch Unified School District, serving the communities of Chelsea and Tunbridge, Vermont, is seeking a dynamic and student-centered educator to serve as our Librarian and Pathways Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. This full-time position is based at the Chelsea Campus and will support students in grades PreK and 5th-8th.
Position Overview:
This unique role blends the responsibilities of a school librarian with teaching our Pathways class, a course designed to help students explore identity, personal interests, and future aspirations through project-based learning and social-emotional development.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about reading, inquiry-based learning, and helping students discover who they are and what they love. The ideal candidate will create a welcoming, inclusive library space and develop engaging Pathways lessons aligned with our school’s mission statement of: We are Kind, We are Strong, We are Well.
Responsibilities Include:
Library Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain a vibrant, student-friendly library space
Curate a diverse and inclusive collection that reflects student interests and supports curriculum needs
Collaborate with classroom teachers to support literacy and research instruction
Teach library and media literacy skills to students in grades PreK & 5th-8th
Promote reading through book talks, displays, reading challenges, and author visits
Pathways Teaching Responsibilities:
Design and implement a Pathways curriculum for middle school students focused on self-discovery, project-based learning, and career exploration
Incorporate goal-setting, digital portfolios, reflection practices, and collaboration into Pathways classes
Build connections with community partners for guest speakers or mini-internships
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
Qualifications:
Vermont educator license or eligibility for licensure required
Certification in Library/Media Specialist preferred or willingness to pursue
Experience working with PreK–8 students in a school setting
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Enthusiasm for literacy, social-emotional learning, and student voice and choice
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on the negotiated agreement
Paid coursework (up to 6 credits per year)
Health and dental insurance, retirement options, and wellness incentives