Junior School Librarian
Mulgrave School View all jobs
- West Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Starting date: July 2026At Mulgrave, one of Canada’s leading independent co-educational Pre-K–12 day schools, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Located on the beautiful North Shore of Vancouver, we are an established IB Continuum World School known for excellence, innovation, and a deeply collaborative culture.We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Junior School Librarian to inspire young learners and help shape a vibrant, future-focused Library Learning Hub (LLH).As the Junior School Librarian, you will lead the day-to-day operations of our Library Learning Hub for the Early Years and Junior School divisions. You will create an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered environment that supports literacy, research skills, and curiosity-driven learning.Working closely with the Upper School Librarian and the Junior School Literacy & Information Literacy Coordinator, you will play a key role in embedding library services into the heart of teaching and learning.What You’ll DoCreate a thriving learning hub
- Manage daily operations of the Junior School LLH and embedded library spaces
- Curate diverse, inclusive, and engaging collections (digital and physical)
- Oversee cataloguing, circulation, and budget management
- Champion reading culture through creative programming, challenges, and events
- Design vibrant, ever-changing book displays that connect to curriculum and global themes
- Lead weekly library sessions for Kindergarten to Grade 5 (approx. 18 classes/week)
- Integrate storytelling, inquiry, and information literacy into engaging lessons
- Provide expert readers’ advisory services to students, staff, and families
- Guide students and teachers in using library catalogues and research databases
- Partner with teachers and school leaders to enhance curriculum through LLH resources
- Contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with the school’s vision
- Manage circulation systems, overdue reporting, and resource tracking
- Collaborate with Finance on budgets and resource accountability
- A professional library qualification (MLIS or equivalent)
- A genuine passion for working with children and fostering literacy
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organisational skills
- Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humour
- Confidence in managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience with library systems, digital tools, and cataloguing (MARC preferred)
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student-centred learning
- Be part of a forward-thinking IB World School
- Work in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment
- Inspire the next generation of readers, thinkers, and global citizens
- Contribute to a school culture that values curiosity, compassion, and excellence