Job Summary Supervised by the Primary School Librarian and reporting to the Primary School Principal, the PS Library Assistant collaborates on school-wide instructional initiatives that make the library a central component in preparing students for success in the 21st Century. Duties and Responsibilities All duties and responsibilities are planned and implemented under the direction of the

Teacher-Librarian:

Contribute to the WIS Mission and Values. Contribute to a climate of respect and understanding amongst faculty and staff, students, and parents. Circulation Implement all aspects of library circulation and reserve services using Follett Destiny system and the library's procedures Correctly shelve materials and shelf-read when needed Prepare student id's and manage student library bags Collection Create and edit basic catalog records in Destiny Oversee the processing of all library materials Recommend materials for withdrawal and perform withdrawals in Destiny Perform inventory, if applicable Mend damaged books Library space Prepare library space and computers for use Maintain a neat appearance of the library and collection, including tidying shelves and student spaces throughout the day Create displays, signage, decorations as needed. Reference Help students, teachers and parents in finding and accessing print and non-print resources, often using the online catalog Teaching and Programming Help prepare for library classes using the collection and supplies When needed, assist with classes, including implementing classroom management methods When needed, step in to read to and supervise classes Assist with programming, such as author visits, assemblies and school-wide initiatives Assist with teaching and library space scheduling using Google calendars Bachelor's degree or comparable, accredited certification training experience is preferred Proficiency with Apple devices, creating/organizing/sharing files in Google Drive and creating documents using current digital tools Friendly and welcoming to library patrons Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy Detail-oriented, accurate, organized and thorough Effective communicator and problem-solver, able to work independently Experience working with primary school-aged children Collaborative and team-oriented Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Fluency in Spanish and/or French is preferable Experience working in libraries is a plus Flexible schedule is a plus Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus