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

Role Summary

• The Teacher Librarian is responsible for creating and sustaining a dynamic, inclusive library environment that enhances student learning, literacy and research capabilities. The role ensures access to diverse, high-quality resources that support the IB curriculum and foster a culture of reading, inquiry and academic integrity. Working collaboratively with the team of staff, the Teacher Librarian integrates information literacy into teaching and learning while promoting lifelong learning habits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a well-organized, relevant and engaging library collection.
• Oversee cataloguing, classification, inventory and resource maintenance.
• Plan and manage the library budget and acquisitions.
• Teach information literacy, research skills and reading programmes.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into the curriculum.
• Promote academic honesty, copyright awareness and ethical resource use.
• Encourage student engagement in reading and library programmes.
• Communicate with parents and students on library matters.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the library.
• Maintain accurate records of all library resources and textbook distribution.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Library and Information Science plus a teaching qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in teaching and/or managing a school library, preferably in an IB or international school setting.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.
• Proficiency in current technologies including but not limited to Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong knowledge of information literacy, research methods and academic integrity.
• Proven skills in cataloguing, classification and library systems management.
• Experience in collection development, budgeting and resource planning.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging library lessons.