PYP Librarian
Full time
Education / Teaching
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Job Overview
Vacancies
1 position
Employment Type
Full time
Category
Education / Teaching
Industry
Education
Gender
Female
Age
At least 28 years
Job Location
Dhaka
Salary
Negotiable
Experience
At least 3 years
Education
Bachelor / Graduation
Job Responsibilities
- Library Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school library, ensuring the organisation, cataloguing, and maintenance of books, digital resources, and multimedia materials.
- Instructional Support: Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver library sessions that support the PYP curriculum. Guide students in information literacy, research skills, and reading strategies.
- Promote Reading: Develop and implement programs that encourage reading and literacy, such as reading events, book clubs, and themed book displays. Foster a love of reading in students by recommending appropriate literature and providing individualised reading guidance.
- Resource Development: Curate and maintain a diverse collection of books, journals, e-books, and digital resources to support students’ learning and development.
- Research Support: Assist students in finding, evaluating, and using resources for academic projects. Provide instruction in research methods and the ethical use of information.
- Library Activities: Organize and promote library-related events, such as author visits, book fairs, or reading challenges.
- Technology Integration: Stay up-to-date with emerging library technologies and tools, integrating them into the learning experience where appropriate.
- Collaboration: Work closely with PYP teachers and the wider school community to ensure that the library resources are effectively integrated into classroom learning.
- Professional Development: Stay current with developments in library science, literacy, and the IB PYP framework. Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve library practices and student services.
Requirements
- Age At least 28 years
- Only Female
- Strong knowledge of children`s literature and the ability to recommend age-appropriate books and reading materials.
- Ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and stimulating library environment that encourages students to develop a love for reading.
- Ability to support inquiry-based learning and research skills in collaboration with PYP teachers.
- Proficient in library organization, cataloguing, circulation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong classroom/learning-space management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant digital/library management tools.
- Creative and proactive, with the ability to initiate reading programmes, library activities, book-related events, and student engagement initiatives.
Educational Requirement
- A Master`s degree in Library Science, Education, English, Literature, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school library or an international/IB school setting.
- Experience working with Early Years and Primary-aged children will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of IB PYP principles, inquiry-based learning, and the role of the library in supporting the PYP curriculum will be highly desirable.
- Familiarity with library management systems, cataloguing, classification, and digital resources.
Experience
- At least 3 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): School
Required Skills
Library Management
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