Teacher Librarian at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with library staff and 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 behaviours, fully utilising available web technologies.
• 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 centre 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.