Teacher Librarian
Anglican International School Jerusalem
Haneviim Street, Jerusalem, Israel
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 15.8.2019
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2019
Job overview
Teacher Librarian
Apply by: Friday 15th of March 2019
Job Start Date: Mid-August 2019
Location: Jerusalem
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Fixed Term
The Anglican International School, Jerusalem (AISJ) is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher Librarian to join our team from August 2018. AISJ is a well-established and progressive International school in the heart of Jerusalem, catering for students aged 2 to 18 from the international and local communities. The post will suit a candidate with energy, personal integrity, initiative and the ability to work closely within a team to contribute to the effective delivery of teaching.
AISJ is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and is an IB World School delivering the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs. Our recent MSA accreditation report credited the school with the ability to “do the impossible, every day”. Approximately 75% of our student body comes from an international background, with the remaining 25% comprising local Jewish, Muslim and Christian students. AISJ is where the world goes to school.
The post offers the opportunity to live and work at the epicentre of world politics and religion, in a city that is vibrant, diverse and enriched by many different cultures and faiths.
The successful applicants will meet the following essential criteria:
• Ability to successfully manage the library across both the Elementary School and Secondary School, establishing goals and expectations with both staff and learners to ensure that it is used to its maximum potential
• Ability to resource the library in order to meet teaching goals across the School for the IPC, MYP and IB Programmes.
• To be directly involved in teaching and learning across the school, aligning the use of the library to the school’s goals.
• Ability to teach relevant classes as required, ensuring high standards of learning that meet with the School’s goals and ethos.
• Able to empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information.
• Have sound understanding and knowledge of principles and practice of inclusion.
• Have a sound understanding of the role of the Library as an information centre.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Qualifications:
• A degree plus teaching qualification
• Higher degree or recognized professional qualification
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development
For a detailed job description and full details of the post, please visit the school website, www.aisj.co.il, or contact Mrs Pauline Franks, at office@aisj.co.il. All applicants for the post should submit a completed AISJ job application form (which can be found on the school website), as well as all required documents as indicated at the bottom of the form.
About Anglican International School Jerusalem
- Anglican International School Jerusalem
- 82 Rechov Haneviim, PO Box 191, Jerusalem
- 91001
- Israel
‘Founded in 1962, and based on Christian values, the school fosters understanding and reconciliation, welcoming students of all faiths or none’.
The Anglican International School Jerusalem offers a unique experience to young people where students find themselves in a safe, happy and caring environment where a deep mutual respect and a love of learning lie at the heart of all we do.
AISJ is owned and operated by CMJ-Israel (the Church's Ministry to the Jewish People), a charitable trust or “amutah” registered with the government of Israel. AISJ is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, USA. The Elementary School (Early years – P5) follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The Secondary School follows the MYP (Middle Years Programme for G6-10) and the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for G11 12).
The school is inclusive and takes children of all abilities. International students from AISJ have been admitted to the most prestigious universities in Europe and the USA (Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Yale, New York, Harvard, & St. Andrews). Local students have been admitted to the Hebrew University and Haifa Technion. We take pride in the different intelligences of ALL our students and we are confident that at AISJ they are fully equipped to make their contribution to the world as responsible global citizens.
Mission Statement:
The Anglican International School, Jerusalem, is an internationally accredited, pre-school to Grade 12 (ages 2-18) school. It is dedicated to preparing students to succeed throughout the world, in schools, universities, future responsibilities and careers, and it is founded upon Christian beliefs and values.
MISSION & BELIEFS
AISJ's mission is to create a student-focused academic and educational environment which aspires to achieve excellence. It promotes Christian beliefs and values whilst respecting the rich and diverse communities within the school and in its unique location. Its goal is to empower all students to become responsible world citizens.
WITHIN AISJ, we believe that:
• Each member of the community should be valued as a uniquely created individual.
• Students should be encouraged and enabled to realise their own full potential.
• Our school environment must enable the whole being spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual, social and physical -
to be nurtured and developed.
• Mutual respect and appreciation flow from a fostering of attitudes of honesty, integrity, care and social responsibility.
• The international nature of our community enhances the learning experiences and social interactions of our
students, staff and families.
• Parental support and involvement are vital to the realisation of a shared community vision.
• Effective learning is achieved through stimulating students' curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm.
• A spirit of co-operation, coupled with the development of individual study skills, self-discipline, and analytical
thinking will equip our students for present and future learning.
• The Judaeo-Christian scriptures are the source for the school’s framework of Christian beliefs and values.
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