Preschool Library Assistant

Preschool Library Assistant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

German European School Singapore (GESS) is seeking a Preschool Library Assistant to support the daily operation of the Preschool Library and create a welcoming, organised reading space.

You will assist children, teachers and families in accessing library resources, ensure materials are well maintained and readily available, and uphold safeguarding standards across the school community.

Qualifications

• Preschool Library Assistant plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Preschool Library.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the Preschool Library and create a welcoming, organised environment that fosters a love of books and reading.
• Assist children, teachers and families in accessing library resources and ensure materials are well maintained, appropriately organised and readily available.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards for all students and staff.

Job description

About GESS

As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.

We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award.

Job Purpose

Preschool Library Assistant plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Preschool Library, helping to create a welcoming, organised and engaging environment that fosters a love of books and reading. The role supports children, teachers and families in accessing library resources and ensures that materials are well maintained, appropriately organised and readily available.

Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding:

We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language or disability. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks. Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.