Teacher Librarian in PYP - Utrecht, Nederland - International School

Beschrijving

School Year 24/25 (21 August)
Contract: 0.6 FTE (3 days) Maternity cover until 1 February 2025

The International School Utrecht is an International Baccalaureate World School and part of SPO Utrecht (primary) and Nuovo Scholen (secondary).

ISUtrecht offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum for students from 4-19 from diverse international backgrounds.
We are a close knit, inclusive, and welcoming community of students, staff and parents.

ISUtrecht is a member of the Dutch International schools (DIS), a group of over twenty schools providing internationally-oriented primary and/or secondary education.

We are an IB continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. We are a fast growing school with over 1000 students and 150 staff members from all over world.

ISUtrecht is a warm and welcoming community brought together by a single purpose:

to inspire our students with a passion for lifelong learning, to equip them with the tools to achieve excellence for themselves and the global community they live in.

As an IB world continuum school, ISUtrecht offers high quality education through inquiry-based learning, inspiring student curiosity, lifelong learning and agency.

ISUtrecht is an inclusive school where everyone is welcome and can be who they want to be. The International School Utrecht is looking to recruit an enthusiastic International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
The ideal candidate should have experience working in a library environment, with knowledge of the IB PYP curriculum.
A Bachelor's degree in education, teaching qualification (DUO recognised)
Experience working as a librarian in an IB school or a similar educational setting
Knowledge of the IB curriculum and the ability to align library resources and services with its requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and students
Familiarity with educational technology and digital resources for libraries
Commitment to promoting reading, literacy and information literacy among students
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Willingness to work closely and collaboratively in a strong team
Ability to design and develop early education environments and programmes and build on students learning, development and interactions
Collaborate with PYP teachers and coordinators to align the library's resources and services with the PYP curriculum
Support managing the library's collection of books, digital resources, and other materials
Plan and deliver library lessons and activities that promote reading, ATL skills, and information literacy
Provide assistance and support to students and teachers in using library resources and technology
Foster a welcoming and inclusive library environment that encourages student engagement and participation
Collaborate with other librarians from the DIPS and participate in professional development activities to stay current with best practices and trends in library services
A very welcoming staff community who get together regularly outside of school
An induction programme for new starters

Please note that your application will only be considered if you have a permit or visa to work in the Netherlands.

The International School Utrecht is committed to ensure a safe learning environment that supports child protection.