Job Description

1. Teaching & Learning Responsibilities

• Partner with classroom teachers across all classes to integrate library resources into the Units of Inquiry (UOI).

• Teach students how to navigate both print and digital media, focusing on research skills and critical thinking.

• Conduct engaging read-aloud sessions and literature circles that provoke curiosity and reflect the diverse cultures within our school.

• Empower student agency by involving them in book selection and the organization of library spaces.

• Model and teach the ethical use of technology and online safety to our young learners.

2. Teamwork & Collaborative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly grade-level planning meetings to ensure the library collection stays synchronized with upcoming central ideas and lines of inquiry.

• Lead workshops or "book talks" for staff to introduce new pedagogical resources or children’s literature trends.

• Spearhead whole-school literacy initiatives, including Book Week and author visits.

• Engage with the parent community through newsletters or workshops on how to support literacy and the love of reading at home on the Parent App.

3. Administrative & Management Duties

• Curate, purchase, and catalog a diverse, inclusive collection of high-quality fiction and non-fiction that supports the PYP curriculum.

• Oversee the library management system (e.g., Follett Destiny or similar), including the checking in/out of materials and annual inventory.

• Manage the annual library budget efficiently, ensuring a balance between physical books, digital subscriptions, and learning provocations.

• Maintain an inviting, organized, and aesthetically pleasing "Atelier of Literacy" that encourages independent exploration.

• Qualifications:

• A Diploma in Education or Library Science.

• Previous experience in an IB PYP school is highly desirable.

• Proficiency with library management software and digital educational platforms.

• A passionate advocate for international-mindedness, a collaborative spirit, and a deep understanding of early childhood development.