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Librarian

Are you a highly qualified Librarian in search of a new career path? Do you want to develop your horizons both personally and professionally? We are looking for creative and open-minded professionals who are innovative in their pedagogy and who welcome positive challenges.

Contributing to school development work

Responsibilities:

  • Managing day-to-day operations of the library (catalog, student and book records, shelving, organization of the library and collection)
  • Actively promoting reading and library use through activities as reading books, storytelling, book talks, displays, reading programs, library instruction, and special events
  • Developing and maintaining a collection of print and digital resources to promote independent reading and literacy growth, support the curriculum and student’s needs
  • Creating and promoting meaningful experiences to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning - book groups, library activity centers, summer reading club, and reading challenges
  • Making literacy connections through collaborations with class and subject teachers
  • Managing library: material orders, customs clearance, and Ministry approval process according to the school library budget
  • Providing reference and readers’ advisory to students and teachers
  • Creating a dynamic fun library atmosphere through book displays, bulletin boards, and activity centers
  • Collaborating with teachers to schedule effective use of the library
  • Hosting special events such as book fairs and scholastic reading club (book ordering)
  • Supervising student and parent volunteer program
  • All the other duties allocated by the school admin 


We offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop your professional competences in a truly international environment as a member of an inspiring, multicultural team! 

Posted: September 2019
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationDoha, Qatar
Start DateNovember 2019
Eligible CandidatesLibrarian
Student LevelAll Levels
Monthly SalaryUSD 4000 - 5000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Starting salary can range from USD 39 600 - 49 500 USD annually for bachelor degree holders
  • Salary Increase for Master/PhD degree
  • Annual salary increase
  • The salary is tax-free. There are no income taxes in Qatar
  • End of service benefit at the rate of 75% of one month's gross salary for every full year of service
  • Housing Allowance
  • Transportation allowance
  • Economy airfare at the beginning and end of the contract
  • Local private medical insurance
  • The school will arrange and bear the Qatar government fee of your visa, work permit, and national identification
  • Teachers with families receive additional benefits for their family members including larger housing allowance, children schooling at Qatar-Finland International School, airline tickets, medical insurance and help with visa expenses. There is a range of these benefits based on years of experience (up to 2 kids)

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
MajorLibrary systems
Additional School Requirements

We want you, if you:

  • Are interested in new cultures and experiences
  • Have a passion for education and teaching
  • Are a confident facilitator of age-appropriate active learning
  • Emphasise pedagogical play
  • Are a flexible team worker in and out of the classroom
  • Are a hard-working developer
  • Have good stress management skills
  • Have a solid working proficiency in English