About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Elementary School Librarian who will serve as a thoughtful steward of our library and play a key role in fostering a vibrant reading culture among our youngest learners. This is not a passive role—we’re looking for someone who sees the school library as the heart of a literacy-rich environment and is excited to make it a joyful, organized, and inviting place for students and teachers alike.

Primary Responsibilities

Daily Library Operations

• Oversee the daily functioning of the library, including shelving and maintaining the collection

• Use an online library management platform to handle circulation, cataloging, and support student engagement with library resources

• Keep the library space tidy, engaging, and student-friendly

• Provide support to students in selecting books that match both their reading level and interests

Library Instruction & Literacy Support

• Lead engaging library classes for lower elementary students

• Design and implement programs that spark a love of reading

• Partner with teachers to connect library resources to classroom projects and curriculum

Accelerated Reader (AR) and Star Reading Coordination

• Oversee the Accelerated Reader (AR) and Star Reading (SR) programs, as an integral part of SIE Central's library instruction

• Handle regular assessments, track results, and encourage goal setting and growth

• Support students’ reading journeys in both structured and informal ways

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy and initiative to the role—someone who wants to build something, not just maintain it

• Believes deeply in the power of reading to shape young minds

• Takes pride in creating a space where students feel inspired, curious, and safe

• Is comfortable collaborating with teachers and offering support across grade levels

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Literature, Library Science, or a related field

• Experience working in a school library or educational setting

• Ability to learn to use a library management system as a key component of daily operations and collection oversight

• Experience using or managing reading assessment platforms, particularly Accelerated Reader (AR) and Star Reading (SR), or a demonstrated ability to learn and implement them effectively

Eligibility to Work in Korea

Applicants must currently hold one of the following:

• F-class residency visa

• Korean citizenship

• E-2 visa (preferred candidates should already be residing in Korea)

How to Apply

Please reply to this posting or directly to hiring@siecentral.org with your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience, interests, and approach to literacy make you an excellent fit for this role. Qualified candidates will be invited to a preliminary Zoom interview.