T2526-408 0.60 FTE Temporary Grades K-7 Teacher Librarian

Comox Valley Schools - School District 71; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education district in Comox Valley is seeking a Temporary 0.60 FTE Grades K-7 Teacher Librarian. This role emphasizes advocacy in learning, collaboration with teachers, and promoting literacy. Responsibilities include managing library systems and supporting students' critical skills. Candidates must have a Master's in Library Science or equivalent. This temporary position will end on November 26, 2025, or upon return of the incumbent.

Qualifications

• Successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Experience in selection, acquisition, and organization of resources.
• Ability to develop critical thinking and collaboration skills in students.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning opportunities for instruction improvement.
• Support technology integration in classrooms.
• Organize and evaluate resources to enhance student engagement.

Skills

Advocacy for learning opportunities

Collaboration skills with teachers

Promotion of literacy

Digital citizenship development

Leadership and guidance

Strong communication

Education

Masters Degree in Library Science

Teacher Librarian Certificate or Diploma Program

Tools

Follett Automated Library System

Job description

Overview

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

Position

Temporary 0.60 FTE Grades K-7 Teacher Librarian

• Anticipated location to be at Brooklyn Elementary
• Contact Days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• This temporary position will end on November 26, 2025 or upon return of the incumbent

Responsibilities

• Advocate and facilitate learning opportunities that lead to continuous improvement of instruction and assessment
• Support and collaborate with classroom teachers on technology integration and troubleshooting minor hardware issues
• Promote literacy to empower lifelong learners and foster evidence-based arguments
• Develop and implement opportunities that foster digital citizenship for ethical information use
• Organize, evaluate, and provide print, digital and non-print materials to improve student learning and engagement
• Collaborate to support personalized, participatory and experiential learning (e.g., author visits, Makerspace, Coding)
• Manage the Follett Automated Library System and ensure site licensing compliance
• Provide leadership and guidance to Library Clerks and Library Substitutes as needed
• Demonstrate strong communication, flexibility and collaboration with the school community
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Library Science, or Teacher Librarian Certificate or Diploma Program
• Ability to advocate and facilitate learning opportunities that lead to continuous improvement of instruction and assessment
• Ability and experience developing students' critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creative skills
• Familiar with copyright and site licensing
• Experience with print and electronic resource selection, acquisition, organization, and purchasing
• Ability to organize, maintain, evaluate, select, order and provide materials that improve student learning and engagement, including Aboriginal connections
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate opportunities for personalized, participatory and experiential learning
• Familiar with the Follett Automated Library System
• French language proficiency in schools offering French Immersion

Additional Requirements

• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Varied and broad curricular background
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with staff and the school community
• Ability to model instructional strategies and coach staff in the integration of technology with curriculum and resources

Salary

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/SD71_BCTF_Salary_Grid_2024

Apply

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references through Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Record Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley). An Equal Opportunity Employer