: Teacher Librarian

Starting date : August 2025

Reporting Relationship : Primary Head of School

About Stellarworld School Stellarworld School is India’s first Life Literacy school with a core purpose to develop Life Literate Learners. Life Literacy is the fundamental ability/skill to navigate and thrive in everyday life by mastering essential skills beyond academics.

After 15 years of schooling, life-literate learners are not textbook literate but proficient about world matters, empathy and compassion, environmental issues and social dynamics/behaviors that bring change, along with driving strong literacy in critical skills such as finance, taxes, law, sports, arts, and nutritional wisdom.

How Stellarworld School is different from its peers ( About Stellar) - Stellar’s approach is fundamentally different from its peers. While our peers emphasize on global perspectives and holistic education, Stellarworld School integrates the Life Literacy framework into its curriculum, ensuring that learners excel academically and acquire 12 essential life literacies such as financial, emotional, technological, and occupational literacy. This fundamental difference prepares a Stellar Child to face the world with relevant skills, confidence & a strong mental model of growth mindset to face new age challenges.

Core Purpose of Role The Teacher Librarian works as a member of the academic team to manage the library and educational resources in support of the school’s faculty, curriculum and student needs. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Library Management, Library Collection Development, Cataloging Resources, Teaching and promoting literacy and information gathering skills, Managing Library resources supporting IB curriculum, Developing and Managing all Library programming.

Role Specifications (Essentials, Desirables)

Qualifications/Trainings ▪ Bachelor’s degree in Library Science

▪ Master’s degree in Library Science

▪ Proficiency in library management software and digital tools for education.

▪ Knowledge or experience of handling apple products will be added advantage

Specification

Essential Desirable

Desirable

Desirable

Experience ▪ Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as Teacher Librarian in school setting;

▪ Experience with IB PYP framework

▪ Prior experience of implementing reading programs in school?

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Desirable

Skills

- Passionate about the mission and vision of the school
- Ability to interact with young children
- Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful and creative problem solver
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Commitment to excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward the school community (students, faculty, staff, parents and external community members)
- Collaborative team player who can work together with the admin team, faculty and work independently
- Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate information in the most productive manner possible
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents




- Comfortable proactively learning new technology and suggesting technology related solutions Advanced skills in MS Office
- Experience with Google Suite (gmail, google docs, google calendar).
- Advanced skills utilizing online database software. Good understanding and management of digital resources/ libraries, kindle, reading program apps, audiobooks, etc.
- Good understanding of Citations (MLA), bibliography and referencing, plagiarism check (Turnitin, Grammarly), etc.

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Personal Attributes

▪ Internationally minded with a demonstrable passion for and deep understanding of the Stellar mission and the identity of the school, including the ability to clearly and positively communicate the ethos and ideals of the school in theory and practice.

▪Excellent organizational and time-management skills

▪Attention to detail

▪Ability to work under pressure and remain calm

▪Willingness to take on multiple tasks

▪ Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved

▪ Self-motivated and enthusiastic

▪ Ability to work independently

▪ Continually strive for improvement

▪Adaptability

▪Passion for fostering language development and global-mindedness in young learners.

Essential General Responsibilities (Listed below but not limited to)

- To manage and be in charge of the library and supervise users at all times.
- To create an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices, and collaboration with teaching staff.
- To carry out regular maintenance of library stock including withdrawals and stock replacement to maintain a relevant collection that supports all learners at all school sites.
- To carry out classification and cataloging of resources using the Library Management System, and supervising labeling, protection, display and shelving of library stock by the Librarian.
- To maintain a good knowledge and understanding of current and classic fiction and non-fiction materials.
- To support learners to identify, locate and access the information they require.
- Collect and analyze data to demonstrate correlations between the library use and pupil engagement and achievement.
- Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs.
- Ensure appropriate security measures exist to protect library resources.
- Effectively manage the overdue system.
- Liaise with the IB co-ordinator and Accounts dept. to ensure books are returned from pupils who are leaving or charges for replacement raised in a good time.
- Promote the library services to the school community.
- To provide suitable enrichment activities (e.g. homework club/games).
- Explore options for extending the resources (e.g. through the availability of free national resources).




- Share with the learning community collaboratively developed and up-to-date school policies concerning such issues as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable use.
- Manage the library budget on a yearly basis.
- To promote awareness of resources and services at Inset days.
- Other duties reasonable to assist in the smooth operation of the library.
- Promote inquiry and research by facilitating access to challenging and age-appropriate materials for students.
- Programming/Events: Develop, organize, manage and promote the following programs offered through the Library: Author Visits, Reading Challenges, Pocket Poems/Poetry Month, Summer Reading program and customized booklists, Interactive Summer Reading site, Bookfairs.

General Classroom Management The Teacher Librarian Should:

- Use classroom and behavioral management strategies that are positive, structured, consistent, respectful, and responsive to student needs, to build a safe, orderly, inclusive, and positive classroom community
- Utilize an effective approach to behavior management, time management, classroom organization and appearance, planning, teaching, learning and reporting
- Establish clear guidelines and expectations for students
- Ensure that effective classroom routines are established and followed
- Encourage students to develop good work habits, neatness and careful use of materials, books, and ICT
- Assist students in developing self-discipline and independence
- Encourage respect among students and between teacher and students
- Show consistency and fairness in dealing with students
- Create a psychologically safe learning environment that is conducive to risk taking
- Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities

Key Metrics mapped to this role
- The library program should support the PYP's goal of educating the whole person by promoting intellectual, personal, emotional, spiritual, and social growth.
- Teacher Librarian should collaborate with staff and teachers effectively in planning for the needs of the PYP program.
- Teacher Librarian should support the curriculum needs of students and teachers.
- Teacher Librarian should ensure that current and relevant resources are accessible to PYP teachers and students.
- Teacher Librarian should use technology tools to sharpen students' understanding

Professionalism The Teacher Librarian Should:

- Work with colleagues in a co-operative spirit
- Give and accept constructive suggestions for improvements
- Refrain from public criticism of the school or colleagues, and communicate any concerns through the appropriate channels
- Show tact and discretion in dealing with school matters, and remain calm and objective if difficult situations arise
- Respect & maintain confidentiality of school policies/ documents
- Be punctual in meeting all time obligations and deadlines, with regards to all aspects of the role, including the production of reports, arrival at school and lessons, classroom supervision, duties, meetings etc.
- Respect all deadlines set out by the PYP Head/ Coordinator and the IB, maintaining appropriate documentation

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