Teacher Librarian
Yew Chung International School of Beijing
Beijing
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- Salary:
- Annual income package: 360,000-620,000RMB/year Housing allowance/ School apartment, Airfare benefit, Relocation allowance, PD allowance, Medical insurance, Children tuition etc.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2025
Job overview
Overall Description:
The Primary librarian will take responsibility for the smooth running of the library. The Primary Librarian will liaise with other members of the information services team to ensure the libraries across campus are being used effectively. The role will involve teaching of Primary aged students in how to use the library and conduct online research in line with our safe guarding policy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teaching and Learning:
• Implement, refine and consolidate library policies and practices which will best serve the school community.
• Develop and implement and Information Literacy and Literature Program.
• Review and implement the Information Skills Programme.
• Organise cultural and other activities e.g. Book Week, Chinese New Year, World Book Day. Maintain prominence of reading as a learning and leisure activity
• Provide lunch time access for students
• Liaise with Year Teams regarding units of work and resources and assistance needed.
• Train, organize and supervise of Library Monitors
• Ensure the Libraries are active school entities, and are attractive and safe places for students and staff alike.
• Participate in extra curricular activities.
Management and Administration:
• Lead the Library Team.
• Ensure effective communication with Lower Primary and Upper Primary Co-ordinator sand with Primary teaching staff
• Maintain and update computer records
• Maintain library equipment, student OPACS and mainframe computer – safety and operations.
• Order and purchase new acquisitions in consultation with other staff
• Liaise with EAL teacher as to space allocation and requirements for small group teaching in library space.
• Produce regular updates as to student overdue lists, send letter to parents regarding book losses, recoup monies where necessary, and ensure replacement items are acquired.
• At designated time, produce budget requests and stock take reports for Principal.
• Maintain effective records of library suppliers, budget claims, Information Skills programme, software updates and curriculum records.
These duties may be amended to meet the changing demands of the school at the discretion of the School Leadership.
Professional Development:
As a reflective learner who takes responsibility for their professional development and progression the librarian is expected to make full use of the opportunities and training provided by the school.
Appraisal:
There will be an annual review undertaken by the SLT
Performance will be measured against the skills and responsibilities (including the qualities listed above) and specific targets negotiated annually as part of performance management.
********************************Child Protection Statement***************
YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures and our Adult Code of Conduct for Working with Students.
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About Yew Chung International School of Beijing
- Yew Chung International School of Beijing
- Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District
- Beijing
- 100025
- China
YCIS is committed to Building a Bright Future for Humanity
Yew Chung International School cultivates a positive, caring, joyful and appreciative learning environment and nurtures the whole person through holistic education practices. We prepare students to look beyond the walls of the classroom and their countries and set them on a personal journey of growth to become confident, balanced individuals with international perspectives.
We aim to stretch all learners to achieve their potential, to enable them to influence, to learn what works best for them, and to build connections between fields of knowledge and across cultures within our Bilingual Learning Communities. Come for a school tour and find out about the common threads and community-based variations that define the fabric of our school. lt is a gift for life to be part of Yew Chung!
Over 90 Years of Educational Experience
Riding on decades of experience since the establishment of the first Yew Chung international Schoo in 1932, and offering world recognized quality international education in Hong Kong and Mainland China,Yew Chung and Yew Wah schools are equally committed to nurturing students' ability to face the global issues and challenges of the 21st century.
About YCIS Beijing
YCIS Beijing, since its establishment in 1995, has led the way in providing a truly bilingual learning environment across every aspect of our work. As a leading international school in Beijing, YCIS Beijing is renowned for offering one of the most progressive and globally-minded programmes in international education in China. The school's unique multicultural and bilingual approach to education is recognized globally and is just one of the features that sets the school apart from others.
YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures and our Adult Code of Conduct for Working with Students.
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