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PYP Library Teacher

Reports To: Elementary School Principal

Scope of Job:

The IB Primary Years Library Teacher supports the Elementary School Principal/ PYP Coordinator in building, maintaining and successfully manage the library across primary school, establishing goals and expectations with both staff and learners to ensure that it is used to its maximum potential. She / He is responsible for providing an inclusive and safe learning environment for the students where the process of inquiry is encouraged.

Responsibilities:

To ensure that the resourcing of the library meets teaching goals across the school for the PYP curriculum and contribute to whole school decisions about resource allocation
To be directly involved in teaching and learning across the school, aligning the use of the library to the school goals
Work with the Heads of School in coordinating and implementing the school’s Academic Policy
Work with class teachers to identify, source and purchase relevant books, resources, stories, research materials, magazines, posters, website lists that will support the curriculum
To promote and participate in staff learning and development.
To be available to teach classes as required, ensuring high standards of learning that meet with the school goals and ethos
Promote professional learning of support staff in the Library
Provide a safe physical and emotional environment in the Library
Lead in the development of an environment which is culturally safe for students from all cultures
Develop and maintain a collegial and supportive inclusive culture in the Library
Regularly review purchases of library print and visual texts to meet learner and teacher

Requirements

Effectively manage budgets and assets
Develop and implement effective systems for managing the routines and actions of the Library
Develop and maintain the Library and online presence
Coordinate the management of an effective cataloguing system
Establish and maintain Library review processes
Lead special events such as visiting authors, book week and literary competitions
Taking part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days and events with other schools

Application Process

Candidate will submit the following information along with a letter of interest:

A complete resume with a current photograph and passport copy,
A document outlining the candidate's philosophy of education and how it relates to the role applied for (maximum 1500 words),
One page summary of what the candidate has accomplished professionally in the past three years and plans for the near future,
Photocopies of the candidate's educational certificates
Names of two or more professional referees including the person you report to and their contact details
Most recent Criminal Background Check.

The selection process will consist of three rounds of interviews, on Skype and/ or in person.

Additional Requirement to get the visa processed: A copy of the highest educational degree and qualifications (Bachelors/Masters/Higher Education Diploma) should be Notarised and Apostilled by the official entities in the candidate's home country and attested by the Omani Embassy in the candidate's home country.

Posted: April 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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Location	Muscat, Oman
Start Date	August 2019
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, Librarian
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 2000 - 2500
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Tax Free Salary* as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same
Medical Insurance for employees only, EXCLUDING Dental and Prescription glass
Annual Airfare to home town in Economy class for employee, spouse and two children upto 18 years if they are on the school visa and staying with the employee
Relocation airfare provided at the beginning and end of contract for employee, spouse and two children up to 18 years
Relocation allowance provided only for employee at beginning and end of contract for additional 20 kgs over and above the airlines free baggage allowance
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
30 days for candidates with less than 2 year contract
Candidates who start in January: 45 days full paid leave at the end of the second contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School
The Visa/medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only. For dependents, employee has to bear the expenses
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity
The employer will arrange for the employee to be picked up from the airport on arrival and taken to a guest house/ service apartment where they will be put up for a maximum period of one month, during which they will have to finalise their accomodation with the help of the school authorities
* The salary package is Cost to Company(CTC) - Tax free salary inclusive of HRA / Utilities, Lunch and Transport. If choose to stay in company provided accommodation then HRA would be deducted from the CTC

Benefits for international teachers applying from Oman

Tax Free Salary as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same.
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School.
The medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only.
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Other Certification
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Library Science
Additional School Requirements
Teaching qualification (or equivalent) Good level of IT skills Native English speaker Proficiency in any additional language is an advantage Evidence of continued relevant professional development Substantial knowledge and understanding of running a Library Minimum of 3 years of experience as a primary school Librarian Experience in teaching young learners with diverse needs and ESL Experience in an international school environment preferred Knowledge of IB PYP curriculum and Inquiry Based Learning Competencies Demonstrates professionalism, commitment and integrity, Is open to learning Commitment to ensure high standards of teaching Effective communicator Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate in a team Is flexible and able to work in a continuously changing environment and commitment to putting in additional hours as needed

About the School

The new IB School aspires to be an Inclusive School of the highest educational standards that encourages learners to actualize their potential and become exemplary practitioners of inquiry, rigour, compassion, reflection and creativity. All students will be nurtured to achieve their best regardless of their background or levels of ability. It is an independent, co-educational and inclusive day school governed by an elite Board of Directors. The School serves the needs of local Omani community as well as the demands of an expanding international population for a quality education system and facilities. The school lays emphasis on promoting local language and culture. It will also offer Arabic Language Studies as a part of the Language Acquisition Programme. Islamic Studies Programme and the Social Studies will be taught in Arabic for the native Arabic speakers and for others who may want to opt for it. The school will follow the International Baccalaureate programme under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Government of Oman. It will provide holistic education focusing on all Areas of Development based on the philosophy of Pallavan Learning Systems and as governed by the Ministry of Education, Oman’s guidelines. Starting with Primary Years Programme in September 2019, the school will grow into a full-fledged school offering Middle Years and Diploma Programmes