JOB DESCRIPTION: ELEMENTARY LIBRARY TEACHING PARTNER
CAMPUS:
DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
STARTING DATE:
Johannesburg Elementary School
Librarian
July 26, 2017
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Library Teaching Partner works alongside the Librarian to support and enhance the learning program.
He/she establishes an effective rapport with students and other staff members. The Library Teaching Partner
works closely with the Librarian in most aspects of teaching and learning that take place in the library. He/she
incorporates AISJ’s curriculum into the daily schedule, collaborates regularly with the other members of the
team to plan integrated units and activities and works to promote the educational needs of students. The
Library Teaching Partner should be familiar with all school procedures and have a basic knowledge of the full
range of age groups (Pre-K – Grade 5) to ensure a cohesive approach is followed.
As a Teaching Partner at AISJ you will have an opportunity to work with students from around the world. You
will learn about research based practices in education, how to assess and use data to plan for instruction in
order to meet the needs of each child.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• An Elementary Education teaching degree
• Previous experience working with young children
• An excellent level of spoken and written English
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, creative and committed to working with students
• A flexible person who works well in a team situation
• A willingness to learn new approaches and methods
• An interest in children’s literature and best literacy practices
• Ability to present academic oriented material in a classroom environment
• Experience in working in schools and educational environments
• An interest in and ability to utilize technology as necessary
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists in creating a learning environment where children can develop their full potential and
experience growth
• Assists with the general preparation and organization of supplies and materials
• Assists students and teachers in location of print and non-print resources
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Checks books and materials in and out to students and teachers using the computerized circulation
system
Assists librarian with inventory procedures
Establishes effective communication with parents and students as required eg. Emails, phone calls
Works with students to support their needs on an individual and/or small group basis in the library
setting
Supervises students in the library environment
Participates in curriculum and staff development opportunities as required
Maintains a high level of professional competence through in-service education and professional
growth activities
Helps prepare library publications and materials under guidance of the librarian
Assumes the role of the lead librarian in the librarian’s absence
Other tasks as determined by the librarian or principal
SCHOOL HOURS:
CONTACT:
7:10 am to 3:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and 7:10 am to 4:00 pm
on Wednesdays
A letter of application and current resume should be addressed to the Assistant Elementary
Principal, Miss Lisa Thom and sent to [email protected]