Librarian Teacher / Library Assistant Location: School: Bloomingdale International School Employment Type: Full time | On-Site Experience: 1–5 Years Preferred Academics / Library & Learning Resources Library Management & Operations Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library and ensure an organized, welcoming, and student-friendly environment. Maintain and organize print, digital, and multimedia library resources. Handle cataloguing, classification, circulation, shelving, inventory, and library records.

Assist students and teachers in locating appropriate books, reference materials, and digital resources. Monitor borrowing and returning of library resources and maintain accurate records. Support the selection, acquisition, and development of age-appropriate library resources.

Teaching & Student Learning Conduct engaging library periods and reading sessions for students across different age groups. Encourage students to use books, databases, online resources, and other learning materials responsibly. Support inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning by helping students access relevant resources.

Collaborate with teachers to identify library resources that support classroom units and projects. Support students with research projects, presentations, extended learning, and age-appropriate information gathering. Promote responsible and ethical use of information and digital resources.

Plan and conduct reading initiatives, storytelling sessions, book clubs, author interactions, reading challenges, and library activities. Organize celebrations and activities related to World Book Day, National Library Week, literary events, and other reading-focused occasions .



Encourage students to participate in reading competitions, book reviews, creative writing, and literary activities.

Create attractive book displays, reading corners, thematic collections, and student-friendly library spaces.

Digital

Library & Technology Assist students and teachers in using digital libraries, online databases, e-books, educational platforms, and research resources. Maintain awareness of current educational technology and digital information resources. Provide basic support for library computers, printers, scanners, and other technology used within the library.

Promote safe, responsible, and effective use of digital information. Collaboration & School Community Work closely with teachers, coordinators, and academic teams to support curriculum requirements. Assist teachers in identifying suitable resources for classroom teaching and student projects.

Communicate with parents when required regarding reading programs and student library activities. Support school-wide academic, cultural, and literary events. Participate in professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of library services.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science (BLIS / MLIS) or a related field. ~1–5 years of experience in a school library, educational institution, or similar environment preferred.



~ Robust interest in children's and young-adult literature. ~ Good knowledge of library organization, cataloguing, classification, and circulation systems. ~ Comfortable working with digital resources, online databases, and educational technology. ~ Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teachers and academic teams.

Experience working with IB, iCBSE, CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, or IGCSE school environments. Familiarity with inquiry-based learning and student-centered education.

Experience conducting storytelling, reading programs, book clubs, or literary activities. Knowledge of digital library platforms and library management systems. Creative approach to developing reading initiatives and student engagement activities.

Strong

English communication skills. IB experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with relevant experience in CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, IGCSE, or other established school curricula are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Bloomingdale International

School? Work in a progressive K–12 international school environment . Chance to contribute directly to students' reading, research, and lifelong-learning skills. Collaborative and supportive academic environment.

Opportunities for professional development and exposure to international curriculum practices. Opportunity to design and implement innovative library and reading initiatives. Open to Relocation Candidates from outside Vijayawada who are willing to relocate are welcome to apply.

If you are passionate about books, learning, student development, and creating a vibrant school library culture , we would love to hear from you.

📌 Library Teaching Assistant (Penamaluru)
🏢 Bloomingdale International School
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