Librarian

Colegio Nueva Granada; Bogotá; On-site; COP 36,000,000 - 60,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Colegio Nueva Granada in Bogotá seeks an Elementary School Librarian for SY 2027-2028 to foster literacy, critical thinking, and a love of learning. The role collaborates with teachers to support learning, manage the collection, and enhance the library's online presence and physical environment, in line with the school's mission.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Education or Library Science, with a master's preferred, plus experience in international or Colombian K-12 settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education or Library Science required.
• Master's degree preferred in Library Science or Education.
• Two years of teaching or library experience in international or Colombian K-12 school.
• Knowledge of collection development and literacy programs.
• Ability to integrate information and technology resources into learning.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, teachers, and families.

Responsibilities

• Foster students' literacy, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to support learning and literacy programs.
• Engage students with book selections and manage the library collection.
• Enhance the library's online presence and physical environment.
• Align activities with CNG's Mission and Beliefs.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Literacy program support

Education

Degree in Education or Library Science

Master's in Library Science or Education (preferred)

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

Elementary School – Librarian SY 2027 - 2028

The Elementary School Librarian fosters students' literacy, critical thinking, and a love of lifelong learning by guiding them and the school community in accessing and evaluating information and technology. The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers to support learning and literacy programs, engage students with book selections, manage the library collection and resources, and enhance the library's online presence and physical environment, in alignment with CNG's Mission and Beliefs.

Requirements

• Degree in Education, Library Science, or a related field
• Master's Degree in Library Science or Education (preferred)
• Minimum of two years of teaching or library experience in an international or Colombian K-12 school
• Knowledge of collection development, literacy programs, and library management
• Ability to integrate information and technology resources into learning
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, teachers, and families