Teacher Librarian

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

The Teacher Librarian is responsible for managing the school library as a dynamic learning space that supports the academic curriculum, fosters a love for reading, and develops research and information literacy skills among students.

Key Responsibilities

1. Library Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school library
• Maintain and update the library collection (books, digital resources, journals, etc.)
• Ensure proper cataloguing, classification, and circulation of resources
• Create an organized, accessible, and student-friendly library environment

2. Teaching & Learning Support

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into the curriculum
• Support inquiry-based learning, research projects, and Extended Essays (IB context)
• Conduct library orientation sessions and research skills workshops
• Guide students in information literacy, referencing, and ethical use of resources

3. Reading Culture & Engagement

• Promote a strong reading culture across the school
• Organize book fairs, author visits, reading challenges, and literacy events
• Curate age-appropriate reading lists and recommendations
• Support differentiated reading needs of students

4. Digital Literacy & Resources

• Manage and promote digital library platforms and e-resources
• Support students and staff in using online databases and research tools
• Encourage responsible digital citizenship

5. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with faculty across grade levels and subjects
• Support curriculum planning with relevant resources
• Communicate regularly with students, teachers, and parents regarding library initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Education
• Prior experience as a school librarian or teacher librarian preferred
• Familiarity with IB / Cambridge / international curricula is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and cataloguing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for reading and student engagement
• Ability to integrate technology in library services
• Knowledge of library management systems

Preferred Attributes

• Student-centric and collaborative mindset
• Creative in designing reading and literacy programs
• Ability to create an inclusive and welcoming library environment

Skills

library management

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