JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:

To assist the librarians in fostering a community of learning and literacy that leads to high academic achievement, independent reading and learning, and collaboration throughout the school.

The LMC Teacher Assistant will provide:

• Circulation of materials support

• Cataloging of materials support

• Student support: individual or small group assistance and instruction

• Student supervision: individual students, small or large groups

  The LMC Teacher Assistant is expected to provide student instructional support on a consistent basis and materials circulation guidance as directed by the supervising librarian.

  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Under supervision, contributes to library and/or school-wide educational program, organization and management.

• Provides individual and/or small group instruction to students under the supervision or direction of a librarian.

• Contributes to and maintains assigned library records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner.

• Assists in the planning, creating and distribution of library promotional activities, materials, and special events.

• Creates bibliographies, letters, purchase requests, and routine correspondence.

• Assists library patrons in locating, circulating and using resources.

• Answers questions from patrons about library programming, organization, management, and special events.

  • Assists with the organization/management of all library and curricular areas as directed by a librarian.

• Maintains instructional materials as required.

• Processes and catalogs acquisitions using MARC cataloguing standards.

• Corresponds with companies and assists with purchasing of items.

• Prepares, compiles and copies instructional materials.

• Receives, checks, and processes new materials and equipment.

• Maintains materials and equipment.

• Organizes, schedules and circulates materials and equipment.

• Shelves materials returned to the LMC.

• Maintains an attractive appearance in the LMC.

• Assists with inventory and weeding procedures.

  • Contributes to management of patron/students' behavior within and outside the library.

• Assist librarians in conducting instructional or developmental activities.

• Works with students to maintain an orderly atmosphere.

• Completes supervisory duties assigned to ensure safety and order of children.

• Enforces visiting guidelines for parents as directed by school administration

  • Understands and exhibits good judgment in interpersonal and human relations with colleagues, students and community

• Develops rapport with students, parents, and staff

• Promotes and directs students in self-awareness, encouraging conscientious use of the shared library space

• Uses communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to promote positive relationships with students, staff members, and parents.

• Helps direct student aides, volunteers, substitute TA’s, and other LMC TA’s.

• Collaborates with other LMC TA’s, planning and initiating tasks together as well as providing support and training

  • Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations covering confidential and sensitive issues.

• Handles sensitive and confidential documents, communications, incidents, etc., with due discretion and in a conscientious manner.

• Maintains confidentiality of students’ grades, attendance and behavior records, library records and files.

  • Observes International School of Beijing’s employment guidelines.

• Observes designated work hours.

• Understands and carries out directions from supervisors

• Complies with ISB’s guidelines regarding employee dress, conduct and behavior.

• Demonstrates safe, ethical and responsible behavior.

• As requested, or assigned, participates in formal or informal staff meetings.

  • Participates in other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or librarian

  • Must be proficient in the English language, both written and spoken

  • Experience and/or knowledge of a western educational setting

  • Demonstrated interest in working in libraries

  • Willingness and ability to work with young children

  • Adaptable/flexible and open to new ideas

  • Be able to follow direction and be a good listener

  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team

  • Appropriate computer skills

  • Possess sufficient mobility to monitor students and control behavior of students in library and non-library situations.

  • Shows strong self-direction and initiative, as well as seeks clarification of tasks when required

  • Experience and/or knowledge of library science is desired

  • Ability to speak languages of ISB community is desired (Korean and Chinese especially)