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JOB SUMMARY:

The Elementary School Library is a space of learning, discovery, inquiry, and social emotional development for Early Childhood and Elementary staff, students, and their families at the International School of Panama. It is the mission of the library to:

• Provide a collection of materials to implement, enrich, and support the curriculum and an ongoing love of reading.
• Provide a safe and inclusive space for our diverse learning community.
• Empower our community to be competent and ethical users of information.

ISP is seeking a professional who specializes in providing library services to students and staff who is highly motivated, knowledgeable, proactive, well organized, and who will create a welcoming and inclusive environment in the library. The librarian plays a key role in helping students develop information literacy skills, along with promoting literacy and the love of reading among our students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position works with the Early Childhood and Elementary School Library Assistant with teaching and daily library operations. Responsibilities include library lessons, managing the library's resources, organization of the library, developing library displays, and assisting students and staff with various academic and SEL needs.

Duties include:

Service and Instruction

• Provide friendly service to community members and answer general customer questions regarding library policy, procedures and user accounts.
• Provide weekly library lessons and check out time for all classrooms.
• Teach students how to use the library and how to access information effectively and efficiently.
• Supervise students while using the library.
• Assist community members with accessing and using library resources (books, databases, computers, etc.).

Management:

• Manage library circulation software (Destiny): ○
  • Check-out, return and renew materials
  • Mange holds
  • Contact patrons regarding lost and overdue materials
• Develop, organize, and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date library collection, including: ○ inventory management duties that include weeding, sorting, shelving
  • purchasing of new books, cataloging them, and incorporating them into our current collection

• Proactively ensure that library space is neat and organized (e.g., furniture and equipment is in order, shelves are well organized, displays are creative and refreshed regularly, etc.)
• Create and maintain displays, bulletin boards, and other merchandising efforts
• Management of school wide events including: Battle of the Books, Bringing Literature to Life, Book Fairs, etc . . .
• Conduct outreach and advocacy efforts for the library
• Attend library events and meetings (as scheduled)

WHAT YOU BRING

• Passion for working with and appreciation of International and diverse students
• Deep dedication to continual growth and development
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues
• A willingness to be flexible, and adaptable, and committed to the unique nature of working in an international school
• Organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• A high degree of professionalism
• Commitment to participating in the whole school experience including embodying our core values, mission, and definition of learning.

Requisitos

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in Elementary Schools
• Familiarity with Follett Destiny, Sora, Overdrive and other library related software platforms and databases or willingness to learn
• High level of English proficiency
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and an international mindset
• Previous experience in an international school is desirable
• Experience in Standards-Based Grading, Universal Design for Learning, and Blended Learning are highly desirable.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

• School Librarian certification or Library Science Degree
• Experience working as an Elementary School Librarian