Classroom Library Designer

Are you a book lover who spends hours sifting through the newest children's and/or YA titles at your local bookstore? Do you have a passion for sharing great books? Would you like to work with a whole team tasked with finding the best books to make a curriculum come to life? Then this just might be your dream job! American Reading Company (ARC) is looking for a Classroom Library Designer to work with customers in maintaining and improving upon our existing classroom libraries.

ARC is a mission-driven company, in high growth mode.  We’re a triple bottom line, 100% solar powered organization, that was founded on the pursuit of childhood literacy and educational reform. In ARC’s history, we have been recognized as one of the Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S., received the Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award, attracted investments from Random House and Ironwood Investments, and most recently was the only company amongst our peers to receive an “all green report card” for our K-8 Curriculum, from the nationally recognized nonprofit, EdReports.  

Responsibilities

• Close reading of ARC’s curriculum to determine appropriate title matches based on content and grade level
• Review possible titles for historical accuracy, multicultural approaches, and cultural sensitivity
• Ensure that each library collection meets exacting quality standards and incorporates the best titles in print specific to the topic and instructional purpose;
• Maintain digital records that detail what should be purchased and included in each collection;
• Work with the team to assess text complexity of new titles using the Independent Reading Level Assessment®. (Training will be provided.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• Teaching experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of children's books and young adult literature
• Experience working with students around books of their choosing

• Science and/or Social Studies expertise, especially in Black history and/or children’s literature
• Experience using the 100 BOOK CHALLENGE® or RESEARCH LABS® program(s) preferred

Why You’ll Want to Join Our Team:

• The opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way, in a rapidly growing, triple bottom line, socially responsible company
• Benefits such as 401K, four weeks paid time off plus holidays, and employer contribution to the cost of health insurance
• We’re an equal opportunity employer who greatly values our strength through diversity
• We are a dog and family friendly environment that is 100% solar powered
• We are dedicated to our mission of every student in the US reading on or above grade level and are dedicated to social justice in the classroom – and the workplace

Additional Information

• No resumes will be considered without a cover letter
• This position is located in King of Prussia, PA
• We will follow up with select candidates for interviews – no phone calls, please
• No third-party applications please