IB - Teacher Librarian

Harvest International School, Bangalore; Bengaluru; In loco; INR 350.000 - 650.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international school in Bengaluru is seeking an IB Teacher Librarian to manage the school library and support teaching across the curriculum. This role involves promoting information literacy, collaborating with teachers, and integrating library resources within the International Baccalaureate framework. Candidates should have a degree in Library or Information Science and teaching qualifications. Strong organizational, communication, and digital skills are essential. Experience in an IB World School is preferred, along with the ability to foster a reading culture among students.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Education required.
• Teaching qualification (B.Ed., PGCE, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in school library management.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school library.
• Collaborate with teachers to support inquiry-based learning.
• Support curriculum needs for IB Programmes.
• Encourage a school-wide reading culture.
• Guide students in digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
• Participate in curriculum planning meetings.

Conoscenze

Information literacy

Research skills

Library management systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Promoting reading culture

Digital learning resources

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Education

Teaching qualification (B.Ed., PGCE, or equivalent)

Strumenti

Library management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

IB Teacher Librarian

The IB Teacher Librarian manages the school library and supports teaching and learning across the curriculum. The role promotes information literacy, research skills, reading culture, and academic integrity while collaborating with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom learning within the International Baccalaureate framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Library Management
   • Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library.
   • Maintain and organize library resources including books, journals, databases, and digital materials.
   • Develop and update the library collection to support curriculum needs.
   • Ensure proper cataloguing and circulation of resources.
2. Teaching & Learning Support
   • Collaborate with teachers to support inquiry-based learning.
   • Teach research skills, information literacy, and referencing techniques.
   • Support students in locating, evaluating, and using information ethically.
   • Integrate library resources into classroom units and projects.
3. Support for IB Programmes
   • Support curriculum needs of programmes such as the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP).
   • Assist students with research projects, personal projects, and extended essays.
   • Promote academic honesty and proper citation practices.
4. Reading Promotion
   • Encourage a school-wide reading culture.
   • Organize book clubs, reading challenges, and author visits.
   • Promote both print and digital reading resources.
5. Digital Literacy & Technology Integration
   • Guide students in digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
   • Support teachers in using online research tools and educational databases.
   • Introduce students to digital research platforms and referencing tools.
6. Collaboration & Professional Support
   • Work closely with teachers, curriculum coordinators, and school leadership.
   • Participate in curriculum planning meetings.
   • Provide professional support to teachers on information resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Education.
• Teaching qualification (B.Ed., PGCE, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in school library management.

Skills Required

• Strong information literacy and research skills.
• Knowledge of library management systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to promote reading culture among students.
• Familiarity with digital learning resources and databases.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an IB World School.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning and IB philosophy.
• Experience supporting student research projects.

Location

Harvest International School Sarjapur