School Librarian 50% - Geneve, Schweiz - Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education

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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Date:9 Apr 2024
Location:
Geneva, CH
Job ID:2277
School:Collége du Léman, Geneva
Company:Nord Anglia Education- WHO WE ARE

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland's most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.
We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities.
Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Supporting and encouraging students, helping them to enjoy and make the most of the learning opportunities the school offers. As a Librarian you use your skills as well as commitment, enthusiasm and integrity to manage, develop, promote and evaluate an effective learning resource and information service which supports learning and teaching across the school.
You are an educator; someone who is able to manage, advise and support students and to present to a whole class/large group on matters such as research and study skills.
You will access the curriculum and make suggestions and collate resources for teachers when asked. You will be creative in considering and proposing different approaches and activities which might work well at CDL.
Your human skills and spontaneity will aid the dialogue with your colleagues and students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Promoting the school's mission and vision by assisting students, both day and boarding, to discover and develop individual strengths, make powerful, lifelong global connections, and be their best selves.
Contributing to the creation of a caring and inclusive learning environment in which students can flourish, ensuring that each student's health and wellbeing are given the necessary priority.
Embodying and promoting Collège du Léman's RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence.
Relating to the

School Curriculum:
Planning, Implementation and Review

Updating and implementing a Library policy which incorporates the educational aims and objectives of the school and complies with copyright and the school's disciplinary code.
Interacting with the coordinators of IB, AP, IGCSE, French Baccaulauréat & Maturité Fédérale.
Being the main expert on plagiarism and academic research, to give information on bibliography and footnotes.
Setting objectives and develop action plans to achieve them.
Relating to the

Library Environment

Organising and managing the library books, periodical and electronic resources (materials) to support teaching and learning throughout the school
Organising and managing the loan of all documents, reminders, overdue materials
Researching into new ways of supplying and utilising digital materials for the library e.g. ebooks and data bases.
Relating to Library Users
Ensuring the effective use of the library by classes and individuals.
Maintaining a welcoming, supportive atmosphere conducive to positive learning experiences.
Relating to the

Students

Supervising students using the library for independent study.
To support and advise students in the use of information resources to assist their curricular and leisure needs.
To promote knowledge of library skills, literature and reading individually and with regular class visits and lesson planning in collaboration with teachers.
To supervise and train students in connection with REACH, CAS etc.
To promote external projects with classes and staff as appropriate.
Relating to the

Staff Team:

To utilise the materials and sources available and inform the teachers as required for the curriculum.
To assist teachers with appropriate information material during their class visits.
To provide external professional sources (authors, illustrators, storytellers, publishers, journalists) to educate and encourage students.
Relating to the

Parents:

To assist and inform parents about the library layout, materials and regulations of use.
To recommend materials for curriculum and leisure use as requested by them.
To keep parents informed about their child(ren)'s overdue and lost books.
Relating to the

Hierarchy

Administration
Maintaining regular contact with the Principals and Heads of Departments.
Consulting and advising the Principals concerning orders of material, future plans etc.
Setting annual objectives and develop related action plans, monitoring progress towards the objectives and communicating such action plans and progress to the Principals and Heads of Departments.
Taking responsibility for and managing the library budget, includi