International Research Librarian for K-12 Schools

2 weeks ago

Singapore Aristotle Teachers Full time

Aristotle Teachers, a prominent international school in Singapore, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Librarian to join its team. This exciting opportunity is available for a full-time position starting from August 2025.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with a passion for delivering exceptional learning experiences and a love for reading. As the successful Research Librarian, you will work closely with campus leadership and support staff to develop resources that meet the evolving needs of the learning community.

Main Responsibilities

Vision, Strategy, and Culture

  • Set a positive library culture aligned with the school's Mission, Values, and wellbeing principles.
  • Audit library operations and develop a strategic plan to position libraries at the center of campus learning.
  • Collaborate with curriculum leaders to ensure students develop critical research competencies across all grade levels.

Resources

  • Plan acquisitions and promotion of physical and digital resources, ensuring alignment with curriculum needs and student interests.
  • Audit and develop the primary school library collections.
  • Ensure K-12 databases and digital resources meet the evolving needs of the learning community.
  • Create and maintain online research guides, tutorials, and other digital resources to support literacy, research, and inquiry-based learning.

Teaching and Learning

  • Enhance inquiry-based learning and research skills by regularly meeting with and supporting grade-level or departmental leaders to design and deliver programs that develop students' information literacy, research skills, and digital fluency.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Digital Literacy to embed the K-12 Information Literacy Curriculum.
  • Support weekly class visits (read alouds, book talks) so that primary school students can check out books and learn about library resources.
  • Plan author visits, workshops, book clubs, and other learning events for the primary school.
  • Offer library orientation programs and readers advisory services to staff and students as needed.

Community Building and Networking

  • Engage with parents through literacy and learning workshops.
  • Develop relationships with other librarians, both locally and internationally, and participate in professional networks to share ideas and practices.

Library Supervision

  • Oversee the daily operations of the primary library, ensuring a welcoming, student-centered environment.
  • Monitor library usage and work with the library team to maintain an appropriate tone and culture of use.

Professional Learning

  • Model continuous professional growth and offer opportunities for library staff to engage in professional development.
  • Mentor within the Professional Learning Programme (PLP) to support goals focused on research and information literacy.
  • Support the development of physical and digital resources for staff professional learning, and deliver in-house training where needed.
  • Support professional book club events like Books and Burritos.

**Requirements and Expectations**

  • A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Management, or a related degree, and a recognized teaching qualification are essential.
  • 3+ years of library experience.
  • Proven experience in K-12 digital literacy would be a distinct advantage.
  • Experience building a reading culture.
  • High levels of intercultural competence, flexibility, and a collaborative style, with experience working in inclusive and diverse teams.
  • Excitement and enthusiasm for lifelong learning, design thinking, and providing quality feedback on learning.
  • Experience with tools such as Google Apps for Education, Follett Destiny, and other learning technologies.
  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.

The salary for this position is estimated to be between $6,500 - $8,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Aristotle Teachers offers various benefits, including annual service gratuity, child education subsidy, flights, housing or boarding allowance, and relocation benefits.

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