PYP Librarian

Introduction:
GSIS is a leading international school located in Suwon, South Korea. We offer an exceptional education to students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our mission is to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment that encourages our students to become lifelong learners who are responsible global citizens.

Position: PYP Librarian

We are seeking an experienced PYP Librarian for our Elementary/Primary School campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the library resources, providing support to teachers and students with research projects, promoting reading culture among the student body, and ensuring that all materials align with the IB PYP curriculum.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of Certificate qualification in Library Science or related field
- At least 2 years of experience working as a librarian in an elementary/primary school setting
- Knowledge of IB PYP curriculum standards
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff members, parents/guardians

Values and Attitudes:
At GSIS we value individuals who demonstrate:

1) A commitment towards fostering a love for reading among young children.
2) An understanding of how libraries can contribute towards enhancing student learning outcomes.
3) A willingness to collaborate effectively within teams.
4) A passion for creating inclusive environments where diversity is celebrated.

If you meet these qualifications and share our values at GSIS, please submit your application today!

Number of Contract Days

190 days

Accommodation

Housing is provided and includes basic furniture and appliances. Normal housing maintenance and repair are provided at school expense.

Flights/Transport

GSIS provides one-way airfare for the Overseas Direct Hire (ODH) employees and dependent (minor) children from the home of record to Korea to the initial employment year and a one-way airfare for the employee and dependent (minor) children from Korea to the home of record after the final GSIS employment year. GSIS also provides an annual roundtrip to the home of record for full-time (ODH) employees and dependent (minor) children.

Utilities

GSIS provides apartment utilities, with the exception of monthly telephone, cable TV, and internet charges.

Moving Allowance

A relocation allowance of $1000 per employee and $200 per minor child is given to new ODH hires for passport, visa expenses, postal, or extra home expenses.

An identical departing relocation allowance is given to employees who complete their contracts.

On arrival, each ODH employee also receives a W600,000 cash allowance (at initial employment year only).

Dependent Opportunities

GSIS provides:
Full tuition and fees for dependent children attending GSIS.
Childcare Center Fees (0-36 months)

Medical

Medical: Overseas health insurance will be provided (TieCare Global Health Insurance excluded vision & dental)

Liability: Faculty are covered, within limits, by professional liability
insurance.

Retirement

GSIS contributes 8.33% of the staff salary to the Defined Contribution Retirement Pension Plan upon the completion of a final contract at GSIS.

GSIS contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the total salary to the Korean Social Security Fund. This amount, plus interest, can be claimed from the Korean government at the end of the employee’s GSIS service and departure from Korea, depending on the employee’s citizenship and their country’s agreement with the Korean government.