Primary School Library Assistant

Cedar College, SA

**Cedar College is an R-12 co-educational Christian school, situated in the suburb of Northgate, South Australia, 8 km north-east of the Adelaide CBD.**

For 25 years, Cedar College has encouraged students in Primary and High School to_ _**_Discover Jesus_**_ _- as we value Christ as the foundation for real life, **_Display Love_** - in a supportive community with genuine relationships, and **_Develop Self_**_ _- through our high standards in education.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

**Position Title**:Primary Library Assistant
**Commencing**: 20/01/2025
**Type**: Permanent Part-Time
**Hours of Work**:22.5 hours per week (8.00 - 4.00 pm x 3 Days a week)
**Reports to**: Resource Centre Coordinator
**FTE Salary**: Commensurate with qualifications & experience

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are looking for a passionate Primary School Library Assistant who will hold close to the values of Cedar College as outlined in this document and will work collaboratively with the Resource Centre Coordinator and Primary School Teaching Staff to maximise student learning within the Cedar College Library.

**DETAILS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION**

**At Cedar College, we believe that children are created in the image of God and therefore are valued as unique and capable individuals, full of potential.**
Our teachers and support staff are responsible for creating welcoming learning environments that are positive, supportive and engaging. We want all our students to feel comfortable and safe, and to have the opportunity to learn and grow academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
With a strong focus on building relationships, our students develop a sense of community and belonging that will support them in maximising their learning outcomes. Our support staff work alongside teachers to support students to experience learning in a way that meets their needs, helping them to become independent learners who develop a love of learning.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
In this role, the Primary School Library Assistant will partner with the Resource Centre Coordinator and Primary School Teachers to support student learning within the Cedar College Library and within classrooms.

The role will involve (but is not limited to):

- Supporting the literacy development of students and fostering a love of reading.
- Assisting students to select appropriate reading material.
- Collaborating with teaching staff on the resources required to support student learning in the classroom.
- Providing resources and customer service for students and staff.
- Ensuring that the Library is presented and organised in a creative and innovative way that maximises student engagement and learning.
- Assisting in the purchase, maintenance and organisation of resources.

**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Demonstrate a sincere commitment to Jesus Christ, and the philosophy of Christian Education, and be actively involved in your local church.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop positive working relationships with students and staff in a way that facilitates engagement with the Library, a love of reading and improved student learning outcomes.
- Be reliable and responsible in building trust within the Cedar community and acting with excellence and integrity.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact with students and colleagues in a sensitive and respectful manner.
- Demonstrate high levels of organisation that facilitate the function of the Cedar Library.
- Willing to learn new systems and processes as required.

**NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND CHECKS**:
Certificate III in Library and Information Services (or equivalent) would be desirable; a current Working with Children Check, and RRHAN-EC training (Responding to the Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training) prior to commencing employment at Cedar College.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**Applications Close**: 4 pm, Monday November 11, 2024.

Download the Position Information Document here.

Visit the Cedar College website for more information.