About this role
Department: Learning Commons Reports To: Director of Learning Commons Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term 12-month Contract Compensation: €1,400 – €1,800 / monthly gross (commensurate with qualifications and experience scale) Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 09:30am -5:30pm Location: On-Site | Chalandri, Athens, Greece About ACS Athens & The Learning Commons ACS Athens is a premier, student-centered international school guided by American educational philosophy, principles, and values. At the heart of our campus lies the Learning Commons—a dynamic ecosystem designed to foster inquiry, innovation, agency, and global citizenship. We are seeking a visionary and collaborative MS/HS Librarian for our Middle and High School (Academy) Learning Commons. In this role, you will transform the traditional library into a vibrant, future-ready hub where students (ages 11–18) develop critical research skills, digital media literacy, and a lifelong love for reading. Key Responsibilities Information Literacy, Research & Academic Integrity
• Direct & Embedded Instruction: Design and deliver instructional sessions on research methodologies, critical source evaluation, media literacy, digital citizenship, and academic integrity across disciplines.
• Academy Thesis & Writing Support: Provide specialized research guidance for Upper Academy students navigating complex writing assignments, research papers, and advanced academic projects (e.g., IB Extended Essay, Capstone projects).
• Information Ethics: Guide students in the ethical use of information, proper citation standards, and responsible AI literacy in research.
Literacy Promotion & Transition Support
• Reading Engagement: Curate initiatives, reading challenges, author visits, and exhibitions that ignite a passion for literature and independent reading across Grades 6–12.
• Grade 5 to 6 Bridge Program: Collaborate with the Elementary School Librarian to design and execute a seamless transition program, introducing rising 6th graders to Middle School library services, databases, and research tools.
Collaborative Teaching & Curriculum Integration
• Interdisciplinary Co-Teaching: Partner with MS/HS faculty to co-design units, integrate digital databases into course curricula, and support inquiry-based learning.
• Faculty Resource Hub: Serve as an instructional partner to teachers, sharing emerging educational technologies, research strategies, and curated media collections to support professional growth.
Collection Curation & Digital Resource Management
• Resource Curation: Evaluate, select, and manage a diverse, multicultural, and balanced collection of print and digital resources (e-books, online academic databases, donations, streaming media) that reflect our international student body and curriculum needs.
• Systems Management: Oversee library management systems (LMS) and digital platforms, ensuring frictionless, equitable access to resources both on campus and remotely.
Learning Commons Climate & Student Agency
• Inclusive Environment: Cultivate a welcoming, flexible, and inclusive space that balances quiet study, collaborative teamwork, student well-being, and purposeful inquiry.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Utilize circulation metrics, student feedback, and usage analytics to continuously refine resources, programming, and physical/digital learning zones.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate student clubs, literacy events, and school-wide exhibitions that highlight student voice and agency.
Key Qualifications & Requirements
• Educational Background: Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Information Studies, or a Master's/Bachelor's in Education with a Library/Media Specialist certification (preferred).
• Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a librarian or media specialist in an international, US-curriculum, or secondary school setting (Grades 6–12).
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency with modern library management systems (e.g., Follett Destiny), online databases (e.g., JSTOR, EBSCO, Gale), digital curation tools, and educational technology.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong pedagogy in inquiry-based learning, cross-cultural sensitivity, and a passion for mentoring young adults.
• Child Safeguarding: Uncompromising commitment to child protection, safety, and maintaining ethical professional standards.
Benefits & What We Offer
• Competitive compensation aligned with ACS Athens salary scales
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning culture
• Collaborative, multicultural, and innovative working environment
• Access to state-of-the-art campus facilities and resources
Why ACS Athens? At ACS Athens, you become part of an international community committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. You are supported through meaningful professional development, diverse learning opportunities, and a culture of cooperation, belonging, and trust, while contributing your talents and expertise to a shared purpose: empowering learners to become architects of their own learning, thrive as conscious global citizens, and improve life and living on the planet.