Chinese Library Assistant

Job Description

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.

Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.

JOB PURPOSE

Position Title: Chinese Library Assistant

Division: Library

FLSA: Non-Exempt

AIS Position Status: Assistant

Hours per week: 8h/ every two weeks

Reports to: Librarians

Starting Date: August 2024

The Library Assistant works with the library team in the overall day to day operation of the library and contributes to the delivery of the school library program, which includes providing Chinese language programming to students and supporting collection development of Chinese materials for the library.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists other library staff members in the overall day to day operation of the library

Assists in the planning and the delivery of the library program: storytelling, reading challenges, library skills activities

Maintains the library in a clean, safe and orderly condition

Optimizes and prepares the use of all the library spaces and equipment

Assists with circulation of print materials, including but not limited to the loan, return, reservation, and weeding of materials

Shelves library books and materials on a daily basis

Assists in the development and creation of displays and announcements to encourage library usage

Performs clerical duties (i.e. processing materials and mail, covering/repairing books)

Assists patrons in locating and selecting appropriate materials

Maintains appropriate behavior of students

Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about patrons

Performs such other duties as are consistent with the position and assigned by the librarians

Participates in professional learning activities which align with school and library improvement goals

Participates in professional learning activities designed to enhance technology, information literacy or library management skills

Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the school

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Proficiency in English and Chinese

Experience with and knowledgeable about library organization

A commitment to equity and inclusion

Enjoys working with students, staff and parents in an educational setting

Has strong computer skills and familiarity with Google applications

Loves books and reading

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, reach and lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Able to work in a team environment

Able to follow written and verbal instructions and file alphabetically and numerically with speed and accuracy

Able to maintain confidentiality

Able to prioritize tasks and to adjust to work assignments and/or schedule changes

Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments

Accepts responsibility for work assigned

Accepts constructive criticism

KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES

Adaptability

Builds Relationships and Rapport

Caring

Collaborative

Creative and critical thinking

Inspiring

Learner

Seeks Feedback

Self-motivated

Strong communication and organizational skills

TO BE CONSIDERED

To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

EEO

AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

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