Senior School - Teacher Librarian; Temporary

Southridge acknowledges that we teach and learn on the unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation and the broader unceded territories of the Coast Salish people.

Southridge is an independent day school located in South Surrey, BC with 696 students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 12. We have a tradition of developing well rounded students with a balance of knowledge and goodness, inspiring students to go out into the world and make a difference.

Southridge is affectionately described as a lighthearted place of serious purpose and we want you to know it is true. If you’re passionate about working in an energizing environment with colleagues that value building strong relationships, fostering strong minds and good hearts through student-centered teaching and learning, and community all while having fun, we want to hear from you!

SENIOR SCHOOL - TEACHER LIBRARIAN (TEMPORARY - FULL-TIME)

We are currently inviting applications for the position of Senior School Teacher Librarian. This is a temporary full-time position and will commence September 1, 2026 thru to June 30, 2027.

The primary responsibility of the Senior School Teacher Librarian is to provide support in literacy and research skill acquisition for students from Grade 8–12. Building relationships with students and faculty is also a central component of this position.

• Library programs, services and staff, including volunteers, to support the educational program
• Library budget to support the curriculum
• Quantitative measurements of circulation

Curriculum Design and Resource Curation

• Plan research assignments with subject teachers
• Facilitate and model the implementation of the Harkness philosophy and other instructional strategies that support the SSEP
• Co-teach classes to research with academic integrity using books, eBooks, databases, and websites
• Co-teach classes to assess the reliability and credibility of resources
• Co-teach classes to cite and list sources in a recognized format (APA, MLA, Chicago) and support the marking of research portions of some assignments, where applicable
• Evaluate learning resources in different formats and media, both on site and remote, to support the instructional program
• Support maintenance of the online access points including catalogue, library website, and databases
• Develop literacy skills with subject teachers and Learning Strategies teachers

• Foster the habit of lifelong reading by providing fiction and non-fiction of interest to all grade levels and all interests
• Foster the student’s ability to find appropriate resources and leveled books
• Encourage students to follow their interests and to read and learn beyond the requirements of the curriculum, providing reading advisory support to staff, students and extended community in choosing their books
• Know the specific interests and reading levels of individual students to match them with the right book in the library collection
• Promote a love of literacy through a variety of literacy initiatives, promotions, clubs, special events and presentations
• Collaborate with the Educational Technology Leader to provide leadership in the area of digital literacy to students and faculty

• Participate in the co-curricular program of the school
• Supervise and manage student deportment, including behaviour and adherence to uniform expectations
• Coordinate the Advanced Placement program
• Attend and participate in core school functions and special events
• Additional duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• This position includes a modest teaching load and will monitor students’ academic, co-curricular, and personal growth as an advisor

• Bachelor of Education coupled with a Teacher Librarian Certificate
• Valid BC teaching certificate or independent school teaching certificate
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment is an asset
• Co-curricular coaching experience is valued
• Highly collegial and a collaborative team partner
• Experience teaching at the Senior School level in an independent school environment; effective interpersonal skills to…