Librarian Teacher / Library Assistant

Bloomingdale International School; Krishna; On-site; INR 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale International School in Vijayawada is seeking a Library & Learning Resources specialist to manage the school library, organize resources, and support a welcoming, student-centered environment.

You will conduct library periods, foster information literacy, guide research, and collaborate with teachers to align with IB and inquiry-based learning while developing reading programs and events. Relocation is welcome for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science (BLIS / MLIS) or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in a school library, educational institution, or similar environment.
• Strong interest in children's and young-adult literature.
• Good knowledge of library organization, cataloguing, classification, and circulation systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage students and create a positive reading culture.
• Comfortable working with digital resources, online databases, and educational technology.
• Strong organizational and record-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teachers and academic teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library and ensure an organized, welcoming, and student-friendly environment.
• Maintain and organize print, digital, and multimedia library resources.
• Handle cataloguing, classification, circulation, shelving, inventory, and library records.
• Assist students and teachers in locating appropriate books, reference materials, and digital resources.
• Monitor borrowing and returning of library resources and maintain accurate records.
• Support the selection, acquisition, and development of age-appropriate library resources.
• Conduct engaging library periods and reading sessions for students across different age groups.
• Develop students' reading habits, research skills, information literacy, and independent learning abilities.
• Guide students in selecting books according to their age, reading level, interests, and learning needs.
• Introduce students to different genres, authors, cultures, and perspectives.
• Support students in developing effective research and information-evaluation skills.
• Encourage students to use books, databases, online resources, and other learning materials responsibly.
• Support inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning by helping students access relevant resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify library resources that support classroom units and projects.
• Encourage the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, curiosity, and independent inquiry.
• Support students with research projects, presentations, extended learning, and age-appropriate information gathering.
• Promote responsible and ethical use of information and digital resources.
• Plan and conduct reading initiatives, storytelling sessions, book clubs, author interactions, reading challenges, and library activities.
• Organize celebrations and activities related to World Book Day, National Library Week, literary events, and other reading-focused occasions.
• Encourage students to participate in reading competitions, book reviews, creative writing, and literary activities.
• Create attractive book displays, reading corners, thematic collections, and student-friendly library spaces.
• Assist students and teachers in using digital libraries, online databases, e-books, educational platforms, and research resources.
• Maintain awareness of current educational technology and digital information resources.
• Provide basic support for library computers, printers, scanners, and other technology used within the library.
• Promote safe, responsible, and effective use of digital information.
• Work closely with teachers, coordinators, and academic teams to support curriculum requirements.
• Assist teachers in identifying suitable resources for classroom teaching and student projects.
• Communicate with parents when required regarding reading programs and student library activities.
• Support school-wide academic, cultural, and literary events.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of library services.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Digital literacy

Student engagement

Independent & collaborative

Education

BLIS / MLIS or related field

Tools

Library management systems

Digital databases & e-books

Job description

School: Bloomingdale International School

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Experience: 1–5 Years Preferred

Department: Academics / Library & Learning Resources

Key Responsibilities

Library Management & Operations

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library and ensure an organized, welcoming, and student-friendly environment.
• Maintain and organize print, digital, and multimedia library resources.
• Handle cataloguing, classification, circulation, shelving, inventory, and library records.
• Assist students and teachers in locating appropriate books, reference materials, and digital resources.
• Monitor borrowing and returning of library resources and maintain accurate records.
• Support the selection, acquisition, and development of age-appropriate library resources.

Teaching & Student Learning

• Conduct engaging library periods and reading sessions for students across different age groups.
• Develop students' reading habits, research skills, information literacy, and independent learning abilities.
• Guide students in selecting books according to their age, reading level, interests, and learning needs.
• Introduce students to different genres, authors, cultures, and perspectives.
• Support students in developing effective research and information-evaluation skills.
• Encourage students to use books, databases, online resources, and other learning materials responsibly.

IB & Inquiry-Based Learning

• Support inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning by helping students access relevant resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify library resources that support classroom units and projects.
• Encourage the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, curiosity, and independent inquiry.
• Support students with research projects, presentations, extended learning, and age-appropriate information gathering.
• Promote responsible and ethical use of information and digital resources.

Reading Programs & Events

• Plan and conduct reading initiatives, storytelling sessions, book clubs, author interactions, reading challenges, and library activities.
• Organize celebrations and activities related to World Book Day, National Library Week, literary events, and other reading-focused occasions.
• Encourage students to participate in reading competitions, book reviews, creative writing, and literary activities.
• Create attractive book displays, reading corners, thematic collections, and student-friendly library spaces.

Digital Library & Technology

• Assist students and teachers in using digital libraries, online databases, e-books, educational platforms, and research resources.
• Maintain awareness of current educational technology and digital information resources.
• Provide basic support for library computers, printers, scanners, and other technology used within the library.
• Promote safe, responsible, and effective use of digital information.
• Work closely with teachers, coordinators, and academic teams to support curriculum requirements.
• Assist teachers in identifying suitable resources for classroom teaching and student projects.
• Communicate with parents when required regarding reading programs and student library activities.
• Support school-wide academic, cultural, and literary events.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of library services.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science (BLIS / MLIS) or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in a school library, educational institution, or similar environment preferred.
• Strong interest in children's and young-adult literature.
• Good knowledge of library organization, cataloguing, classification, and circulation systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage students and create a positive reading culture.
• Comfortable working with digital resources, online databases, and educational technology.
• Strong organizational and record-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teachers and academic teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with IB, iCBSE, CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, or IGCSE school environments.
• Familiarity with inquiry-based learning and student-centered education.
• Experience conducting storytelling, reading programs, book clubs, or literary activities.
• Knowledge of digital library platforms and library management systems.
• Creative approach to developing reading initiatives and student engagement activities.

IB experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with relevant experience in CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, IGCSE, or other established school curricula are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Bloomingdale International School?

• Work in a progressive K–12 international school environment.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to students' reading, research, and lifelong-learning skills.
• Collaborative and supportive academic environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to international curriculum practices.
• Opportunity to design and implement innovative library and reading initiatives.

Open to Relocation

Candidates from outside Vijayawada who are willing to relocate are welcome to apply.