JS Teacher Librarian/Student Life Coordinator/Teacher Support at STRATFORD HALL

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

125496.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Literacy, Research Skills, Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy, Technology Use, Event Coordination, Student Support, Collaboration, Library Management, Curriculum Development, Community Engagement, Leadership, Communication, Organization, Inclusivity, Teaching

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Title: Junior School Teacher Librarian, Student Life Coordinator, and Teacher Support Department: Junior School Reports to: Junior School Principal Interfaces with: students, teachers, and the entire school community Term of contract: full-time ongoing Start date: August 28, 2026 Salary range: $76,924 to $125,496 Position Profile: The Junior School Teacher Librarian, Student Life Coordinator, and Teacher Support position plays a multi-faceted role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive school culture while leading a dynamic and responsive library learning commons. This position supports student engagement, leadership, and well-being through student life programming, while also advancing literacy, research skills, ATL skills, and a love of reading across the school community. The role blends community-building, event coordination, and student support. Key Responsibilities Student Learning * Support students on information literacy, research skills, and digital citizenship * Teach research skills, media literacy, and responsible technology use * Support students in selecting high-quality materials for research, pleasure reading, and inquiry projects * Oversee student leadership groups (e.g., student council, assembly leaders, etc.) * Coordinate extracurricular activities, spirit events, and service-learning initiatives * Coordinate with the Senior School Student Life team * Foster a positive, inclusive school climate by promoting belonging, voice, and student agency * Work in classrooms with whole group, small groups and individual students * Teach lessons, support internal coverage, and support the Student Services team * Work in classrooms with all students, small groups, and individual students using the principles of Universal Design for Learning * Use the strategies in the specialized learning plan to support and manage student learning * Utilize the IEP and/or support plan to implement and prepare lessons to teach through a combination of push-in and pull-out lessons * Collaborate with Junior School coordinators * Additional duties as assigned by the Principal Resources and Development for Teachers * Curate a diverse, inclusive, and current library collection that reflects student interests and curricular needs * Manage digital and print resources, ensuring equitable access for all learners * Cull print resources and curate resources to best align with student learning * Support teachers in integrating library resources, literature, and research strategies into classroom instruction * Collaborate with educators to co-plan and co-teach lessons that enhance literacy and critical thinking Key Dates Awareness, Exhibits & Displays * Coordinate school-wide initiatives that build community and student engagement (e.g., spirit weeks, cultural celebrations, service initiatives) * Promote literacy-related and community-focused dates such as key holidays (Hanukkah, Ramadan, etc.), reading month, and other awareness campaigns * Create engaging library and school displays that promote reading, student achievements, leadership initiatives, and community values * Showcase student work, book recommendations, and student-led projects in the library and common spaces * Collaborate with the Literacy Coordinator Guest Speakers * Organize author visits, illustrators, motivational speakers, and community leaders to enrich student experiences * Coordinate workshops and assemblies that support student leadership, well-being, and engagement * Partner with local libraries and community organizations to enhance programming Strategic Plan Implementation * Help guide implementation of the strategic plan commitments in collaboration with senior leadership Required Qualifications * BC teacher certification * Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Personal Attributes * Ability to maintain library systems, budgeting, circulation, and collection development processes * Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills * The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Please apply with your letter of interest. We thank all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting student engagement and well-being through various programs while managing a dynamic library learning commons. It includes teaching research skills, coordinating extracurricular activities, and fostering a positive school climate.