Library Technician, Junior School

Library Technician, Junior SchoolContinuing Contract  Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you. We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.We are seeking a full-time Library Technician to join our school on a continuing contract. This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about creating engaging learning environments and supporting students both during and beyond the school day.Guided by the BC Ministry of Education curriculum, our program is rooted in a student-centred, inquiry-based, and collaborative approach to learning. As a key member of our community, the successful candidate will play an integral role in fostering a welcoming and dynamic Learning Commons that supports curiosity, literacy, and a love of learning.In addition to supporting the day-to-day operations of the library, this role includes leading our After School Care program, creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students at the end of the school day.You will join a vibrant and innovative school community that is deeply committed to personal excellence, whole-child development, and student well-being.Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:●      Create a positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students and staff in our Learning Commons●      Act as a support role during class visits to the library under the direction of the teacher librarian●      Promote library materials and programs to encourage interest among learners in consultation with the teacher librarian●      Support with the coordination of activities and programs to support library services●      Ensure the library space is organized●      Reshelf reading print material in a timely manner●      Order supplies for the Library●      Assist librarian with displays and projects●      Organize teacher professional resource areas â—      Manage collection and weed as appropriate●      Lead the After School Care program  daily from 3:30-5:30 pm, managing attendance, guiding routines, and fostering a welcoming, well"‘supervised space●      Connect and collaborate with other teams as needed, including  maintenance and IT●      Perform other related duties as required Skills/Attributes:●       Highly motivated self-starter●       Ability to work methodically, paying attention to detail●       Possess strong organizational and communication skills●       Team player, with good interpersonal skills●       Open and flexible●       Ability to problem solve●       Ability to positively interact with elementary students  in providing direct services to students●       Strong classroom management skills that would transfer to a library and after school program setting●       Experience leading an after-school program with elementary school students an asset Minimum Qualifications:●      Library Technician diploma or equivalent●      Experience with Destiny ILS, Google Apps for Education, and other technologies preferred●      Experience working in a school library an asset●      Knowledge of age appropriate fiction and non-fiction literature an asset●      Experience working with elementary age students preferred