Librarian

Kathmandu World School
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2018-01-24 Deadline: 2018-01-31
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science (B. Lib.),
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : Teaching / Education
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Reports to: Vice Principal (Head of Elementary School)

Qualification, Skills and Aptitude:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science (B. Lib.),
  • A minimum of three years of work experience as a librarian,
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers,
  • Highly efficient at handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Main Purpose of Job

The School Librarian is responsible for organizing and managing collections of journals, books, magazines, newspapers, electronic documents, and other data resources so that students and staff have access to information. Librarians are responsible for encouraging a love of reading and research in all students.

Academic Responsibilities

  • Responsible for responsible for organizing and managing collections of journals, books, magazines, newspapers, electronic documents, and other data resources for students and staff,
  • Guide students to books and texts of the appropriate reading level in order to develop in each student an appreciation for books and reading,
  • At the elementary school level, librarians may collaborate with classroom teachers to design and implement lessons and units of instruction around story time sessions,
  • Plan and organize the events around reading and research (book fair, author quiz etc),
  • Assist grade teachers with class assemblies and performances,
  • Guide students in the proper care and use of library equipment (computers, index system),
  • Keep a record of book issues, retuned of each student on a termly basis and prepare reports regarding the same,
  • Communicate with parents and Level Coordinators on student interest and concerns,
  • Participate in curriculum development (Grade 1-5) and book selection teams,
  • Check the attendance of students during library time,
  • Under the guidance and with approval from the Vice Principal (HofES) review books and other resources, review syllabuses and contribute to the design, evaluation and development of departmental and/or annual curriculum schemes of work and policy.

Non-Academic Responsibilities

  • Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection,
  • Select and requisition instructional materials and text (books, Magazines, newspapers etc) and maintain required inventory records,
  • Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school,
  • Attend assemblies, meetings, parent events, presentations including on weekends as required,
  • Maintain cordial relation and communication with other school staff members,
  • Ensure effective utilization of resources, materials and equipment. (Closing class room windows, turning off the lights, and locking the door when leaving their room. All rooms should be left neat and orderly.),
  • Monitor and supervise students during arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal and any other time in order to help enforce school policies and procedures during transition time.

Apply Instructions

Candidates applying for teaching and ECA positions must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject and at least three years of working experience in a progressive school. The minimum monthly remuneration for all position is NRs.40,000.0 plus other benefits. Employees will have opportunities for professional training and career growth.

Interested candidates may send their application clearly mentioning the post applied for along with a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest stating suitability for the position to career@kws.edu.np by 31 January, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the recruitment process.

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Organization Summary

Kathmandu World School, a semi-residential school with world-class infrastructure and facilities, has relocated to a new complex at Surya Binayak Municipality – 7, Gundu, Bhaktapur and will become operational from the new Academic Session 2075

Industry Type Education - School & College
Location Bhaktapur
Organization Size 1-10
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