Teacher Librarian at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary

It is the role of the Teacher Librarian to manage the day-to-day operations of the library. The Teacher Librarian is also responsible for teaching a library and research-based class at the nursery school. The Teacher librarian will be responsible for all aspects of the planning, preparation and delivery, and evaluating resource-based programs for each student in the allocated classes. The Teacher Librarian shall work collaboratively with staff to deliver a supportive and engaging curriculum with inquiry at the center of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers in planning, teaching and learning in the PYP.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure information literacy skills and processes are integrated into curriculum-based learning experiences.
• Model and encourage 21st Century collaborative learning behaviors, fully utilizing available resources.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and interest in new and emerging technologies.
• Support the teachers in maintaining a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote and foster a culture of reading for enjoyment.
• Maintain the library as a center of learning and inquiry for the school.
• Planning the library programme integrated with the overall school curricula.
• Developing a plan to evaluate the library programme in line with the curricula expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Library and Information Science plus a teaching qualification
• Proficiency in current technologies including but not limited to Microsoft Office packages
• 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• TSC Certificate
• Experience of teaching in a school environment
• Letters of reference or Certificate of good conduct