Lower Elementary School Librarian

AISG is a caring community that looks for passionate teachers who bring their forward-thinking pedagogy along with an empathetic approach to enrich each child’s learning. 

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
AISG embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We strive to attract, develop and retain highly talented diverse staff who share this commitment and who can contribute their unique perspective and experiences to enhance our programs.

 

---JOB OVERVIEW---

TEACHING ASSIGNMENT

·         Teach Pre-kindergarten to Grade 3 students and collaborate with homeroom teachers on lessons focused on research and library skills that are age appropriate.

·         Collaborate with homeroom teachers to effectively use the library as a teaching and learning center for students, creating a positive ‘learning hub’ for the school.

·         Work with students, parents and teachers to deepen the understanding of literacy practices, children’s literature, and information literacy.

·         Collaborate with homeroom teachers to develop and implement the key concepts within their units of inquiry of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). 

·         Support students in choosing personal books and research materials.

·         Involve students and teachers to efficiently and effectively select, acquire and distribute library materials, equipment and services that are appropriate for the curriculum.

·         Continuously document updates of their curriculum and planning units in ATLAS Rubicon, the school’s online collaborative tool. Updates are through cycle reviews and informed by best practices and research in teaching and learning.

·         Keep track of expenditures, circulation, purchase orders, and other records.   

·         Supervise, train and support the library assistants.

·         Deliver instruction to a wide range learning abilities in coordination with our EAL and Learning Support specialists.

·         Maintain open and clear communication with parents.

·         Collaborate with the innovation coaching team to integrate the latest technology and innovation tools into the library, and wider community.

·         Provide instruction and support to library users on how to effectively use the library's technology and innovation tools.

·         Stay current with new technologies and trends in library science, innovation, and technology.

 

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

·         Host regularly scheduled ‘Saturday Morning at the Library’ that focuses on family engagement and community building, if campus access policy allows.

·         Supervise students who choose to go to the library during permitted times that are not within their scheduled class time, such as recess.

·         Establish library times that allow parents to access the library before and after school, if campus access policy allows. 

·         Attend Wednesday faculty meetings after school, which are focused on grade level, full faculty, and professional development.

·         Participate in planning meetings with PYP Coordinator, Grade Level Team and PLC (professional learning community.)

·         Organize special school-wide literacy celebrations in collaboration with teachers.

 

---DESIRED QUALITIES---

The candidate with the best fit to join AISG will be passionate about wanting the following:

·         To continuously learn and improve as a teacher by participating in the multitude of professional development opportunities, by actively collaborating with colleagues, by reflecting on practices, and by co-creating a future pedagogical climate that promotes teacher growth and development.

·         To maximize the educational impact of flexibly designed learning spaces that are purposely built to drive innovation and creativity in the classroom. 

·         To contribute to a positive environment where the administration, teachers, parents and students alike are empathetic, supportive and believe in the well-being of everyone in the community. 

·         To apply the attributes of a positive and valued member of a Professional Learning Community and the IB learner profile to ensure a holistic approach for student-centred learning. 

·         To embrace change by leveraging expertise in technology and bringing best practice to different learning environments so that students can perform at their optimal potential. 

·         To foster a classroom culture that values diversity, advocates for equity, and celebrates inclusion by providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address real-world issues.  

 

---EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS---

·         Bachelor’s degree or higher;

·         Teaching certification required;

·         Minimum of 2 years of successful full-time teaching experience;

·         PYP experience preferred;

·         Experience working as a school librarian;

·         Working in PLCs (professional learning communities) preferred.

 

---MORE ABOUT AISG---

WHY AISG

·         Our vibrant, positive community spirit - what we see as the heart of AISG - is one of our greatest assets.

·         We are the longest established and only not-for-profit international school in Guangzhou, enabling us to reinvest directly back into the school in support of our educational mission.

·         We were founded in 1981as the first international school in southern China and have established a rich history of educational excellence.

·         We only recruit forward-thinking and dynamic instructional leaders who wish to contribute to an environment that values creative learning and quality teaching.

·         We recruit faculty who are not simply looking for a ‘job’ but who are seeking to join a connected community.

 

CURRICULUM

·         AISG’s full curriculum is available on Atlas and can be accessed on our website, www.aisgz.org/learning.

·         Elementary School uses Common Core, NGSS, and AERO standards for core subject areas.

·         Elementary School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and implements the Readers and Writers Workshop Model.

·         Inquiry is the main method of instruction and learning at AISG

 

FACILITIES

(Ersha: Early Years, Lower Elementary): 

The Ersha Island campus is located in the heart of bustling Guangzhou City and is home to Early Years (Pre-K and K) and Lower Elementary students (Grades 1-3). All classrooms are well-equipped with cutting-edge TVs with touch screens, flexible furniture, class libraries, 1:1 iPads (starting in Grade 1), and are well-lit with natural sunlight. Additional facilities include an air-conditioned multi-purpose room, a nurse's office, a maker-space area, and a central library. For sports, play time and activities, there is a dedicated playground for Early Years and for Lower Elementary students, there are additional playground structures and an outdoor basketball court. For all students, there is an air-conditioned gymnasium that houses a full-size basketball court.

 

TECHNOLOGY

All students are provided an iPad and are in a 1:1 iPad learning environment. Teachers incorporate the ISTE Standards into their curriculum with the support of the technology coaches to enhance 21st century learning. Technology is integrated where appropriate, and the development of research and information literacy skills is expected. All classrooms are equipped with the appropriate technology for interactive instruction and each teacher is assigned a MacBook Pro.

Key Software:

·         Veracross (Student Information Management System and grade book)

·         Microsoft Office 365

o   Outlook (school email),

o   Teams, OneNote and OneDrive (collaboration and learning engagement)

·         Atlas (curriculum articulation)

·         Seesaw

 

CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT
AISG is committed to the prevention of child abuse and to the protection of children in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, of which the People's Republic of China is a signatory. AISG is committed to child safe recruitment practices. The school shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the selection and interview of potential new candidate hires are appropriately screened, and reference checks are conducted. All candidates will be subject to criminal background and employment checks. AISG will make direct contact with candidates' current supervisor as part of our hiring practices.

As mandated in the AISG Code of Conduct, all employees must report suspected incidences of child abuse or neglect whenever the employee has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at risk of suffering abuse or neglect.

 

---HOW TO APPLY---

This job posting is designed to outline teaching assignments and qualifications, not limit the employee nor AISG to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the school, that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

 

NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as AISG reserves the right to conclude the search prior to the announced deadline.

 

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Last updated on Sep 27, 2024