ISASA Vacancies Intermediate Phase – School Librarian

Job Description:

SAHETI School is an independent, co-educational, English-medium school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, whilst promoting the values and ethos of Hellenism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library/media centre.
• Ensure the library meets the needs of precise groups of users including teachers
• Provide group and individual student/staff instruction using resources and research techniques.
• Assist teachers with appropriate use of materials available for classroom instruction.
• Work with teachers to select and acquire appropriate books, and other learning resources.
• Review, select and acquire appropriate materials and supplies for the school library.
• Providing services and resources that allow students to develop the skills needed to access and use library resources
• Plan, operate and supervise the school library/media centre program as directed by the Executive Head/ Head of Primary school.
• Supervising and managing the school library
• Create a library environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Recommend budget for the library.

Job Requirements:

• Outstanding organisational and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have the ability to identify with the values, culture, and ethos of SAHETI.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional development.
• High level of ICT competency
• Strong administrative skills and budget management
• Enjoy working with children and have an understanding of their age -appropriate skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in library Science
• Working knowledge of library methods and procedures and archival practices
• Proven experience in managing library staff
• Experience in managing a school’s library is a pre-requisite

Job Details:

Company: Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa – ISASA

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Bedfordview, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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