QSSR-SOLA-LIBR-LIBRARIAN

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POSITION: LIBRARIAN 
School of Leadership, Rwanda seeks an experienced, dynamic librarian for grades 6-10.
The ideal candidate will support our school’s mission, goals, and vision, value 
community; bring a spirit of enthusiasm and energy, and be willing to take thoughtful initiative in a 
collaborative setting. We are looking for applicants who are independent, creative, and who can 
design and develop library programs that inspire curiosity, inquiry, and a life-long love of reading. 
An ESL background is a plus! 

Responsibilities: 

•  Design and implement a comprehensive information literacy curriculum grounded in IT
•  Design and teach basic integrated research skills and provide reading support for 
• academic classes
•  Work with dean of faculty and English teachers to align existing resources practices with 
• curriculum 
• Ensure the library collection represents a diverse range of authors and topics 
• Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and skillful researchers 
• Help build and maintain the library’s collection, especially online resources, including 
• circulation, collection development, inventory, and evaluation 
• Oversee library monitoring, including evening hours, and other duties as assigned 
• Promote a lifelong love of reading and a robust reading culture through regularly 
• scheduled book clubs, book talks, displays, possible author visits, etc. 
• Support and participate in a professional learning community 
• Understand the needs of and enjoy working with adolescents 
• Create a joyful, vibrant and welcoming environment 

Qualifications: 

• Master of Library Science (MLS) preferred; BA required
• At least 2 years of school experience
• Flexibility, curiosity, enthusiasm, and an extensive knowledge of literature, especially 
• literature for young women
• Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational 
• research related to ESL learners and readers
• Strong grasp of information technology as related to library science 
• Understanding of the scope and sequence of library and information literacy curriculum 
• Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources 
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to proactively collaborate with 
• students and faculty

Technology and Software Knowledge: G Suite for Education, Microsoft Office, tablet usage, 
Follett Destiny Library Manager, LibGuides, social networking, database and digital content.

Note: The deadline for the application is no later than Friday, February 21st 2025. 
          Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted