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Job Description
Job Summary:
To promote a love for reading and respect for books and the library, by organizing interesting and exciting Library sessions.To liaise with English and Arabic language teachers to develop activities that will support the literacy programme at the school (story time, etc.)
To be responsible for the library, the book stock and the smooth operation of the computer system.
To suggest stock development and help in selecting books that are appropriate for the cultural environment and age range we cater for.
Key Responsibilities:
To keep the library organized with a classifications that correspond to the age range of the children.
To make sure all the classes have weekly access to the library and children can borrow books on a regular basis.
To make sure rules and procedures are set up for the library and known and respected by all students.
To teach children basic library skills for instance to identify the fiction and non-fiction section.
To ensure the smooth operation of Oracle library module and keep the tracking system up to date.
To liaise with class teachers about books and book related activities that will bring the library alive for children.
To participate in planning meetings as required.
To act in accordance of the school policy on Health and Safety policy.
Support the aims and ethos of the school as reflected in the Mission Statement.
Skills
Qualification and Work Experience:
Minimum of Bachelors in Library and Information Systems or Master in Education.
Experience of working within a school environment. School library experience 1 year or above.
Good knowledge of Children’s literature in Islamic, English and Arabic.
Bilingual – Arabic and English with good communication skills in both.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
About This Company
The American Schools of Creative Science (ASCS) Nad Al Sheba is managed by Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (Beam). At ASCS we strive to be a learning organization that nurtures, cultivates and fosters creative and critical thinking skills. The schools’ reputation for academic excellence couples with strong moral values to develop successful, contributing members of a global society. The school's mission is to effectively instill traditional morals and values while ensuring excellence through an integrated curriculum based upon internationally renowned best practices in teaching and learning. At ASCS, English and Arabic departments adopt a common approach and ensure that links are established between the different subjects. American Schools of Creative Science follow the US Common Core Standards Curriculum (the Common Core), along with the UAE’s National Curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social/National Studies. The schools operates a “Unique Qur’an Memorization Program”.