NAT PRI - Library Assistant - 410 321

Campus des Nations

Primary

Seeks for 18th August 2025 (1-year contract)

Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.

Campus des Nations is the most recent campus in the International School of Geneva Foundation. Located in the heart of Geneva's international quarter, this campus has quickly established itself as an educationally pioneering school committed to putting student learning at the centre of all its activities. Campus des Nations is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School. Our programmes are based on the IB's "˜Learner Profile', a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and focus the work of the school and help students to become more thoughtful, moral, cultured and caring. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs

To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Library Assistant (1-year contract)

Part-time - 16 hours (40%) / week on 40 weeks/year

Job purpose:

• Accomplish the technical and secretarial tasks mandated by the Head of the Library Media Centre, help the teachers, students and other users of the Media Library as needed.
• Implement the promotion of literature and reading
• Collaborate with the library and pedagogical staff in order to create a positive and warm atmosphere and maintain discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming ambiance
• Provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere
• Ensure the efficient circulation of materials
• Ensure the smooth day to day operations of the library
• Keep abreast of software and hardware developments in the library field (including maintenance and upgrades)
• Assist in producing statistical records and running the library inventory
• Enter data on all activities and perform other duties relative to the computerised management of the collection
• Manage property
• Assist in book processing: stamping, covering, spine labels, etc
• Regular organisation of the library work areas and maintain order in the collection: organise the books on the shelves, equip and repair documents, collect and organise materials
• Manage the booking calendar for the equipment, ensure the loan activities and manage the reminders
• Assist with the removal of obsolete material
• Provide students direction and support
• Supervise individuals, groups or classes of students in the library, maintaining a calm and respectful environment
• Safeguard reputation and promotion of School
• Assist in the promotion of the library resources through displays in the library and around the school.
• Promote literature appreciation through a variety of ways.
• Support the organisational structure
• Perform a series of administrative duties: correspondence, procedure files, reports, announcements, etc.;
• Maintain and check files of overdue and lost items, including process notices for overdue books.

Candidate requirements:

• Higher school / Technical diploma in a relevant field
• Functional knowledge
• Between 2- 3 years of work experience
• Very good interpersonal skills with team-spirit
• Effective organisational skills in order to support a department
• Basic creative thinking skills
• Self-reflective and able to solve complex problems
• Able to make decisions and bear their impact
• Able to self-initiate the work and establish milestones
• Good working knowledge of both French and English
• Experience working in a primary school environment a plus

Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV, three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Ms Isla Gordon, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations Primary School by 24 January 2025 mentioning the reference number 410 321.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.