LIBRARIAN

Kipling School is a private bilingual school in Mexico, founded in 1963, offering high‑quality education from preschool through high school. The school emphasizes academic excellence, global awareness, and multilingual education (English and French). It is certified as an IB World School, offering the PEP, PAI, and Diploma Programme, and is recognized among the top schools in the metropolitan area. Kipling provides a comprehensive, student‑centered model that includes extracurricular activities in sports, arts, culture, and technology.

Job Purpose

The Librarian is responsible for managing and developing the school library as a dynamic learning environment that supports teaching, research, and reading development. This role promotes information literacy, academic integrity, and a lifelong love of reading while ensuring students and staff have access to high-quality educational resources aligned with the school's curriculum and International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize library resources, databases, and circulation records.
• Support students and teachers with research, reading, and information literacy.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure resources align with curriculum needs.
• Promote reading initiatives, library events, and educational activities.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and effective learning environment.
• Coordinate the acquisition of books, digital resources, and learning materials.
• Provide excellent service to students, staff, and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, Education, Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a school, academic, or public library.
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience.
• Experience supporting educational programs and student learning initiatives is highly desirable.
• Experience within an IB school environment is an advantage.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, planning, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Knowledge of library management systems (SIABUC, LC, Dewey, or similar).
• Proficiency in educational technology and digital information resources.
• Understanding of research methodologies, information literacy, and reading development strategies.
• Familiarity with International Baccalaureate (IB) programs is preferred.