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Primary School Librarian, THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON

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Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as a Primary School Librarian, where you will foster literacy and information skills development for young learners. You'll play a vital role in creating an engaging library environment, collaborating with educators, and supporting students in accessing a wide range of resources. This full-time role involves curriculum design, innovative teaching, and active participation in school events, making it a fulfilling opportunity for passionate librarians.

Qualifications

Degree in Library Science or Education preferred.
Experience in a school library setting is advantageous.
Strong communication skills and organizational abilities required.

Responsibilities

Promote a welcoming environment and respond to patron requests.
Design and implement innovative TILM curriculum for early grades.
Collaborate with teachers to enhance student learning.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teaching

Information Literacy

Education

Degree in Library Science or Education

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The Lower School (LS) library serves as a vital hub of curricular and extracurricular activity for students. The library is regarded by all members of the community as a classroom, a resource center, and a place to go for work as well as pleasure. The role-holder is a core member of the school’s TILM (technology, information literacy, and media) team. The Lower School Librarian/ plays an important role in helping to create an environment conducive to learning where students, teachers and parents feel welcome, as well as providing direct instruction in subjects related to technology, information, literacy and media to students ranging from ages 4-10.

The LS Librarian supports the LS Head Librarian to plan and implement an effective library program for all patrons, as well as deliver curriculum in conjunction with the Lower School and K-12 TILM teams. The role-holder provides behind-the-scenes and direct person-to-person support to students, teachers, parents, and other members of the school community, and enables library patrons to take advantage of the full range of available resources by supporting the organization and access to information resources and literature in the LS Library.

Summary of Major Responsibilities for Librarian Contract:

Promote a friendly and welcoming environment in the LS Library
Respond to patron requests in a timely manner and promote new items in the collection
Design, implement, and teach innovative TILM standards-based curriculum during regularly scheduled library classes to Kindergarten and Grades 1-2 classes
Collaborate with Kindergarten and Grades 1-2 teachers to plan and support student learning; i.e. curation of resources, integration of tech, information literacy, and media
Curate resources for curriculum-based projects; create bibliographies of appropriate print and digital resources where requiredProvide reader support, take an interest in, and have a fundamental knowledge of children’s literature
Advise Lower School students and families with book selection, reference questions and use of print and digital resources
Model appropriate use of the OPAC and digital resources
Provide support in organizing and implementing appropriate cataloging of new acquisitions in a timely manner
Keep up-to-date with current trends and best practices in information and media literacy and school libraries
Participate in regular, purposeful team meetings and in professional development sessions
Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership, and leadership of extracurricular activities
Perform other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by the LS Head Librarian, Director of Technology, and the Lower School Principal

Summary of Major Responsibilities for Assistant Contract:

In collaboration with the LS Head Librarian, plan and create dynamic displays to promote literacy
Maintain communication with the LS Head Librarian to ensure library space is appropriately staffed
Support the LS Head Librarian in creating lists of new acquisitions and subject bibliographies
Support the LS Head Librarian in managing and coordinating parent volunteers
Assist with the supervision of students visiting the library and manage the circulation desk for classes
Assist and contribute to training and information sessions for colleagues and families

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