IB Librarian Teacher

Teach Away Inc.; Tuxtla; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An educational organization is seeking a Librarian to manage a resourceful library environment in Tuxtla, supporting educational goals. The ideal candidate has advanced digital skills, is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has expertise in the IB program. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, maintaining the library catalog, and promoting reading and information literacy.

Formación

• Advanced digital skills.
• Preparation of educational planning.
• Knowledge in IB Program.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library services.
• Develop students’ transdisciplinary skills.
• Maintain a well-organized and accessible library catalog.

Conocimientos

Bilingual communication (English and Spanish)

Team spirit

Proactivity

Problem solving

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Herramientas

Educational planning software

Library cataloging software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Librarian

General Objective of the Position

To provide a well-managed, resourceful, and inclusive library environment that supports the educational goals of ASFC. The librarian fosters a love for reading and learning, promotes information literacy, and enhances the overall educational experience through leadership, collaboration, and a strong commitment to the school’s mission and values.

The librarian:

• Curates a diverse collection of resources to support inquiry-based learning.
• Collaborates with teachers to integrate library services into the curriculum.
• Encourages critical thinking, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
• Creates a welcoming space that invites exploration, discovery, and engagement with literature and information.
• Serves as a digital-age guide for students and staff, promoting responsible and effective use of technology and information.

Key Responsibilities

In line with the administrative and pedagogical framework of ASFC, the librarian is expected to:

• Develop students’ transdisciplinary skills.
• Participate in weekly planning and present on Thursdays.
• Collaborate in the planning and execution of IB Units of Inquiry.
• Complete assigned professional development (online and/or in-person) in a timely manner.
• Monitor and document student assessments.
• Adapt curriculum and strategies for students with special educational needs.
• Prepare for observations and/or supervision visits.
• Implement ASFC’s Program of Inquiry and curriculum.
• Understand and apply ASFC policies: Linguistics, Inclusion, Assessment, Anti-Bullying, Academic Integrity, Child Protection, and Admissions.
• Embrace and implement the concept-based learning philosophy of the IB.
• Promote a culture of respect, tolerance, equity, empathy, and cooperation.
• Foster a learning environment aligned with ASFC’s mission, vision, and values.

Activities

Daily

• Design, manage, and adapt library systems to support curricular goals.
• Maintain a well-organized and accessible library catalog using appropriate classification systems.
• Assist students and staff in accessing and using resources effectively, including digital platforms.
• Promote multilingualism and multimodal learning.

Weekly

• Analyze and enhance the systemic impact of the library on teaching and learning.
• Develop a deeper understanding of community needs.
• Conduct surveys to identify content and activity requirements.
• Support students in using technology for research and learning.

Monthly

• Share insights on teaching and learning approaches and offer services to support them.
• Highlight and promote use of the IB Learner Profile across the community.
• Develop collections that reflect academic, personal, and cultural needs.
• Encourage recreational reading and cultivate lifelong readers.

Annual

• Demonstrate understanding of the IB ATL (Approaches to Learning), ATT (Approaches to Teaching), and the Learner Profile.
• Stay current with educational technology trends and integrate them into the library.

Occasional

• Oversee maintenance of library spaces and equipment.
• Collaborate with librarians and educators in professional networks.
• Monitor library usage statistics and report on impact.
• Support ASFC events as a staff member.
• Report bullying incidents in accordance with ASFC policy.

Additional requirements for this role:

• Preparation of educational planning / Elaboración de planeación educativa
• Knowledge in IB Program / Conocimiento en IB Program
• Advanced digital skills / Habilidades digitales avanzadas
• Excellent written communication skills in English and Spanish (Bilingual or native proficiency) / Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita en inglés y español (dominio bilingüe o nativo)
• Work with children under 12 years of age / Trabajo con niños menores de 12 años

Skills and Attributes

• Comunicación / Communication
• Trabajo en equipo / Team spirit
• Responsabilidad / Responsibility
• Proactividad / Proactive
• Resolución de problemas / Problem solving
• Disponibilidad de horario / Availability
• Atención a cliente interno y externo / Customer service
• Organización y limpieza / Organization
• Abierto a la retroalimentación / Open to feedback

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