IB Librarian; JK

IB Librarian (JK – 12) Temporary September to December Internal/External Posting Posting Date:
September 8, 2026 Closing Date:
September 14, 2026 Posting # 2026069 Hours

1.0 FTE. 5 days per week. Ideally beginning September 28, 2026.

Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid, based on years of teaching experience & education(TQS Category). All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teacher’s Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada.

St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12).

St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

The International Baccalaureate Librarian is an innovative educational leader who oversees a future-focused JK–12 library program that promotes literacy, inquiry, and digital learning across all IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP). As a key instructional partner, the IB Librarian leads the integration of information literacy, digital citizenship, research skills, and emerging technologies into classroom learning. This role requires a visionary educator who can inspire a culture of reading, support authentic inquiry, and guide both students and faculty in navigating an evolving information landscape.

• Integrity & Trust
• Service Orientation
• Communication & Collaboration
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Communication & Collaboration

• Provide strategic leadership for a JK–12 library program aligned with IB philosophy, school values, and long-term instructional goals.
• Lead the development and implementation of a vertically aligned information literacy and research skills curriculum.
• Mentor faculty in embedding inquiry and literacy in units of inquiry, subject courses, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Serve as a champion for equitable access to information, intellectual freedom, and global perspectives.
• Participate actively in school curriculum committees, and IB programme evaluations.

• Drive initiatives that promote a culture of reading, including literacy events, author visits, reading challenges, and diverse book collections.
• Design differentiated literacy experiences to support early learners, reluctant readers, multilingual students, and advanced readers.
• Cultivate students’ academic honesty, ethical research habits, and strong comprehension skills from JK through Grade 12.
• Lead professional development on literacy instruction, academic integrity, and inquiry-based pedagogy.
• Coordinate the SSST program for DP students.

• Design, manage, and adapt the systems of the library in order to energize and support what other educators and learners do with the curriculum.
• Guide students and teachers in the effective use of digital tools for research, collaboration, and creative expression.
• Integrate AI literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship across grade levels, ensuring safe and responsible use of technology.
• Manage access to digital databases, e-books, and research platforms that support IB curriculum requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and instructional technology teams to evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enrich learning.
• Provide training for faculty on technology-enhanced research, digital workflows, and innovation tools.

• Support PYP inquiry cycles, MYP research projects, and DP Extended Essays with high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Offer workshops, research consultations, and academic honesty support for students across the school.
• Guide students in navigating complex digital information environments using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.