Bargaining Unit/PoR Position starting September 1, 2024

ABOUT UTS

University of Toronto Schools (UTS) was established in 1910 by the University of Toronto and remains true to the cutting-edge aspirations of a progressive lab school affiliated with a university. Located on U of T campus, UTS is today an all-gender, independent school with an enrolment of approximately 675 students, grades 7 through 12. We are the only university co-educational preparatory school in Canada that is based solely on merit and affiliated with a university. UTS has a generous bursary program and attracts a unique, diverse community of exceptionally talented students, who arrive at the school prepared to be challenged and guided by extraordinary, award-winning teachers to collectively realize the magic of everyday triumphs, and become socially responsible global citizens and principled leaders.Unwavering Values

We unapologetically strive for excellence. As teachers, learners and as human beings.

We value diversity and we believe the most innovative thinking comes from people learning to exchange ideas with respect.

Without mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing, we cant fulfill any of our loftier objectives.

Integrity is at the core of our curriculum, school culture, student experience and professional standards.The Opportunity

We are looking for a librarian specialist who lives and breathes our values to take on the role of Director of Library Services, starting September 1, 2024. If you are that person, you will: Hold your librarianship specialist training and credentials in one hand; quill in the other.

Understand how to play a critical role in developing and supporting student literacy and research skills, supporting teachers classroom programs, and making the UTS library the technological hub of the school (with near-magical alchemy).

As the schools information architect and planner, you will positively impact student achievement and success by working cooperatively with classroom teachers in the planning, teaching and assessment of students.

Hold the responsibility of ensuring that the Library collection is in alignment with University of Toronto Library services and policies.

With a sense of wonder and inspiration, curate the UTS Library collection to ensure it contains comprehensive print and electronic resources that support accelerated student learning.

Empower students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical scholars who are equipped to make positive impact in the world.

Create lifelong bibliophiles and astute consumers of information by guiding students to read for understanding, for exposure to diversity of viewpoints and genres, as well as for pleasure.

Sparking intellectual creativity, use information to build on prior knowledge and to construct new knowledge.

Embrace the rapidly evolving information cosmos with its established and emergent formats.

Facilitate peer work for successful collaboration for learning.

Define library program policies, shaping the narrative of the UTS library into a tale of inclusivity, innovation, and excellence.

Manage the library's operations with a focus on improvement, chapter by chapter.

With numerical and strategic acumen, oversee budget and operations to ensure the quality and integrity of all processes.A knowledge navigator, you can chart a successful course through your proven: Capacity to empower students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information technology.

Ability and commitment to build and maintain positive, constructive professional relationships with UTS stakeholders, including: students and parents, colleagues, administration, alumni, professional collaborators outside the school.

Ability, skill and commitment to work collaboratively with others to build a collaborative team environment in support of the schools objects of incorporation and related strategic goals;

Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in library services, information technology and information literacy.

Ability to leverage new technologies to develop a vision and new strategies to support changing student needs and school programs.

Strong collaborative and communication skills.

Understanding of program and service trends that support academic success. Good grasp of UTS policies and procedures related to operational functions including budget development and monitoring.If you are this passionate and principled teacher with Librarianship Specialist Qualifications, a minimum of five years of experience, and a demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion, wed like to turn the page and get to know you better!The UTS Difference

We are more than just a school we are a community of exceptional learners from diverse backgrounds, brought together by a genuine passion for education and a drive to make a difference. Our unique approach to education, coupled with a robust bursary program, ensures that every student can attend UTS and thrive in a culture of belonging and academic excellence.

At UTS, youll join a community of award-winning educators who go above and beyond to challenge, inspire, and guide their students toward reaching their potential. UTS teachers are not just instructors; they are mentors, collaborators, and champions of paths forged by student interest and drive. We value academic success but also foster global citizens and ethical leaders.

If you are a forward-thinking, collaborative individual eager to make a difference in the lives of some of Canadas brightest minds, UTS invites you to embark on a journey that will be demanding, fast-paced, fun and rewarding with us!

Here is what we offer: A full-time (100%FTE) OSSTF bargaining unit (continuing) position.

Highly competitive compensation package that includes generous service supplements, in accordance with the terms of the UTS-OSSTF Collective Agreement, negotiated August, 2022.

Participation in OTPP;

Life, LTD, health and dental benefits;

Employee assistance program.

Exceptional professional development opportunities;Other benefits of working at UTS include: Generous holidays;

Working in a newly built excellent facility on U of T campus, with access to many of U of T amenities;

Being part of a committed and collegial team of professionals;

Easy access to the TTC;

The opportunity to join an amazing team!;

Excellent professional development opportunities;

Great colleagues who do fun things together;

A welcoming and vibrant school community.

Application Details:

If you feel that this position is made for you, please submit an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant qualifications and experience and a cover letter through the UTS Career Centre portal. This posting will stay open until the position is filled. The application deadline is April 30, 2024 .

University of Toronto Schools is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls please. If selected for an interview please inform us if you require any accommodations.

For more information please visit www.utschools.ca