School Librarian: Reading Champion & Resource Guide

Mahatma Gandhi School; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 55,800,000 - 89,280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahatma Gandhi School in Jakarta Pusat invites applications for the role of School Librarian. The successful candidate will manage the school library, support students and teachers, and promote reading and information literacy.

The role requires organizing collections, cataloguing resources, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and parents to create a welcoming learning environment for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Experience as a librarian, preferably in education.
• Knowledge of library management, cataloguing, and classification.
• Familiarity with library systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Friendly and approachable with a genuine interest in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school library.
• Organize, classify, catalogue, and maintain books and resources.
• Manage borrowing/returning and maintain accurate records.
• Assist students and teachers in locating resources.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming library environment.
• Update collections based on needs of students and staff.
• Recommend and help select new books and resources.
• Promote reading habits and literacy activities.
• Organize reading activities, displays, and library programs.
• Maintain library databases and inventory records.
• Support teachers with library resources for classroom learning.
• Enforce library rules and procedures.
• Perform other library duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science / Information Management / Education

Tools

Library management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mahatma Gandhi School in Jakarta Pusat invites applications for the role of School Librarian. The successful candidate will manage the school library, support students and teachers, and promote reading and information literacy.

The role requires organizing collections, cataloguing resources, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and parents to create a welcoming learning environment for children and young people.