7682 - Elementary Teacher Librarian - August 2021
- Employer
- GEMS Education
- Location
- Dubai, UAE
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Elementary Education Teacher, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Media Specialist / Librarian
- Grade Level
- Elementary School
Job Details
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Teacher Librarian K-5 from August 2021. The primary mandate of the DAA Elementary Teacher Librarian is to develop a life-long love of reading and literacy in our students by fostering a culture of reading through individual and collective literacy experiences and activities. Our Teacher Librarian also supports literacy learning in the classroom through collaborative planning and co-teaching opportunities.
As an inquiry school the Teacher Librarian is a key educator supporting inquiry-based learning through resource identification, collaborative planning, team teaching of research skills with grades KG1-G5, and support individual students in their personal inquiries and curiosities.
Key Accountabilities:
- Building instructional partnerships with the educational staff and working collaboratively with grade level teams;
- Curating digital and print resources for grade level teams to support inquiry and literacy learning in the classroom;
- Building a culture of reading within the elementary school through activities including author visits, book promotion, reading month activities, library volunteers, book clubs, and literacy initiatives within the classrooms;
- Acting as program administrator for the elementary libraries through the curation of a collection that reflects the diversity of our student body and the values of DAA, KHDA, and the Ministry of Education;
- Supporting research skill acquisition across grade levels by educating students and teachers about databases and subscriptions, implementing the K-12 scope and sequence, and promoting digital and media literacy;
- Collaboratively work with Innovation Activators to plan for Digital Citizenship, support innovation in learning and ensure DAA's standards of digital responsibility are supported;
- Ensuring the continued advancement of innovation in our library program through instructional partnerships and co-planning with the Innovation Activators;
- Building community connections with local vendors, authors, and the parent community to expand literacy learning from the school to the home and wider community;
- Efficiently managing our two elementary libraries, and delegating duties to the two assistant librarians;
- Arranging and promoting the borrowing of library books to teachers, students, and parents, as well as keeping records of books borrowed and managing policies pertaining to lost or damaged books.
About You
You will hold a Bachelor's Degree in librarianship/ library science or any other relevant subject. You will also have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position, in an educational setting.
You will be committed and organised with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents.
About Your Benefits
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including - competitive tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence and end of service gratuity.
About GEMS
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
About the School
Dubai American Academy (DAA) opened in 1998 is GEMS Education's flagship American school with over 2700 students in grades KG1-12. DAA is a vibrant international community, deeply rooted in a culture of kindness, that creates and empowers leaders and independent thinkers with integrity, character, and drive. The school offers an enriched American curriculum to students of all nationalities culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and/or an American high school diploma. Beyond its rigorous academic program, DAA prepares students to lead successful lives through the exceptional diversity of its community and the extra-curricular and athletic experiences that contribute to the development of the whole person. DAA is the only American school in Dubai that has received an outstanding rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB), a distinction the school has since 2011.
http://www.gemsaa-dubai.com/
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
1. Resume/CV
Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.
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Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
When you join GEMS Education you join an international education company with a global network of international schools. We are the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 operator in the world. Please visit our website to learn more. To apply to one of our premium schools please scan through the variety of roles we have advertised.
- Telephone
- +9714 347-7770
- Location
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GEMS Education, Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai
Dubai
PO Box 8607
AE
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