Job Summary:

Organize, circulate and direct delivery of library service to patrons, development of digital resources, administrative duties and supervision of students. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently open and close the library on time and carry out daily operations, at times with no librarian present, including Saturdays and Summer Academy.
• Organize and circulate books and other materials to student and adult patrons to ensure they have access during library open hours to quality resources on a daily basis.
• Assist patrons to effectively use online catalog and identify appropriate materials to support classroom learning and leisure reading. Monitor patron behavior to ensure respectful use of the facility, a quality learning environment, and student safety.
• Assist librarians with classes (manage student behavior, assist with instruction as needed) to ensure that students learn essential library skills.
• Manage records and patron accounts in online catalog to ensure accuracy and availability of materials. Catalog and process new and old library materials (receiving, cataloging, repairing and/or processing for discard).
• Manage and monitor library budget expenditures. Communicate with local vendors. Create purchase orders and process petty cash reimbursements. Communicate with the accounting dept to support library orders.

Selection criteria:      

• College graduated
• Minimum of one years clerical, retail and/or customer service experience preferred, plus one year experience working with young children preferred
• Advanced skills in written and spoken English required. Fluent in Mandarin preferred
• Strong service orientation and interpersonal skills; ability to interface confidently with other departments, parents, teachers, staff, and other members of the school community; ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional manner
• Typing / Keyboarding
• Knowledge of or ability to learn computer and general office skills: 
• Sora, Canva, databases
• Library database software
• MS Office
• Knowledge of machines: printers, copier, scanners, laminator
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members while demonstrating punctuality and adherence to scheduled work hours, ensuring successful task completion and fostering effective teamwork

12-Month Position 

Working Hours: 07:15AM to 15:45PM or 07:30AM to 16:00PM, inclusive 0.5 hour lunch break 

Interested parties, please apply through this platform. Upload your latest resume and complete the TAS Support Staff Application form (you may download a fillable PDF file or Word doc below) for our review and consideration. We will keep you posted on the status of your application. 

Please note that direct applications via email or other channels will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Taipei American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time. 

• Support Staff Application form_Fillable_New Logo.pdf
• Support Staff Application form_SY2021_FINAL_20230928.doc