Description
We are looking for a Primary School Librarian
Ministry details
The Librarian collaborates with instructional staff to strengthen literacy, inquiry, and research skills by designing and carrying out a library program that supports the school's mission, Expected Student Outcomes, and curriculum. Therefore, although this list broadly describes the teacher's duties, it is expected that every employee will be willing to help with other tasks as needed.
Some of the tasks for which a primary librarian will be responsible are:
- Encourage responsible library use, respect for shared resources, and positive student behavior.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and well-supervised library environment that supports student wellbeing and positive behavior.
- Support school-wide literacy initiatives, reading challenges, and special events (e.g„ Book Week, author visits).
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and instructional leaders to support curriculum objectives and inquiry-based learning.
- Support the curriculum by curating a variety of developmentally appropriate print and online resources in accordance with the topics of study
- Select, evaluate, and maintain a balanced, developmentally appropriate, and mission-aligned collection of print and digital resources.
- Maintain organised systems for cataloguing, circulation, inventory and resource access, including tracking lost or damaged books and following up with administration regarding replacement costs and payments due from parents.
- Provide ample opportunities that motivate learners to engage enthusiastically with books and ideas through meaningful written and oral communication, such as book talks and book reviews
- Design the environment in such a way that visitors feel peaceful and comfortable in the space, connecting with natural elements as much as possible
- Display books and resources in an attractive and varied way to catch learners’ attention and keep the library continually fresh
- Develop accurate records, reports, and schedules related to library use and circulation.
- Manage the library budget in consultation with school leadership.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events as appropriate and directed by school leadership.
- Collaborate with the IT team and classroom teachers on areas such as digital literacy education and research methods as needed to support the curriculum in the upper primary grades
- Comply with school policies related to child safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional conduct
-Display books and resources in an attractive and varied way to catch learners’ attention and keep the library continually fresh
-Develop accurate records, reports, and schedules related to library use and circulation.
Manage the library budget in consultation with school leadership.
-Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events as appropriate and directed by school leadership.
-Collaborate with the IT team and classroom teachers on areas such as digital literacy education and research methods as needed to support the curriculum in the upper primary grades
-Comply with school policies related to child safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional conduct
Qualifications and Experience
- A recognised teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor of Education, or a relevant qualification in primary education, literacy development, children's literature or educational support, Library and -Information Science, Library Studies, Information Management, English Literature or an equivalent relevant discipline (non teaching degree with post-grad education certificate preferred)
-Training or certification in digital literacy, research skills, information technology, educational technology or library management systems (preferred)
-Minimum 2 years in a school library, children's library, primary education, literacy support or a closely related role.
-Demonstrated experience working effectively with children in the relevant primary school age range.
-Experience promoting reading for pleasure, reading comprehension, oral communication and written expression.
-Experience working with teachers to support learning objectives, inquiry-based learning and research skills
-Experience with cataloguing, circulation, collection development, inventory and maintaining accurate records.
-Strong English communication skills required. Creole or French an advantage.