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LIBRARY COORDINATOR

Description

Job Description: Library Coordinator
Location: Gqeberha, South Africa
Designation: Full-Time Staff Member (Contracted)
Salary Range: Entry level

Ubuntu School
The Ubuntu School offers students an exceptional education and a transformational pathway out of poverty. Our team instills confidence, creative expression, character growth, and social skills through a flexible, evolving, and child-driven learning model. Through a nurturing environment, high-quality instruction, and world-class wraparound support, we provide everything South Africa’s most vulnerable children need to thrive.

Position Overview:
Ubuntu is looking for a passionate and reliable individual to manage and grow our school library. The Library Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a love of reading, supporting student learning, and maintaining a well-organized and welcoming library space for learners in Grades 1–9. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, values literacy, and is eager to contribute to a dynamic school environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school library, including opening and closing procedures
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and accessible library environment
• Operate and manage the book checkout and return system
• Maintain accurate records of all books, including accession registers and asset tracking
• Ensure all books are labelled, colour-coded, and properly shelved
• Conduct regular inventory checks and monitor the condition of books
• Carry out basic book repairs and report damaged or lost materials
• Support learners in selecting appropriate and engaging reading materials
• Read aloud to younger learners during scheduled library sessions
• Coordinate weekly class visits in collaboration with teachers
• Plan and facilitate reading-related activities such as story time sessions, reading challenges, and book displays
• Support student leadership through library helper programs
• Assist teachers in selecting books that support curriculum themes
• Coordinate book donations and assist with relationships with literacy organizations
• Prepare basic monthly reports on library usage, inventory, and needs

Required Qualifications: Must have worked in a work setting for atleast 2 years.

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent — NQF Level 4
• A strong interest in books, reading, and literacy development
• Ability to work effectively with children across primary and senior phases
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and task completion
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and at least one local language
• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Ubuntu School
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive working style
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in managing responsibilities
• Willingness to learn and grow within a school environment

Advantageous (Not Required):

• Experience working in a school, library, or community setting
• Exposure to children’s literature or reading programs
• Basic computer literacy
• Experience with community engagement or youth programs

Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with learners, staff, and community members
• Warm, approachable, and supportive demeanor
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail in managing materials and records
• Ability to manage a shared space effectively
• Clear and effective communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Monday to Friday during school hours, with occasional flexibility for events
• Based on-site in the school library
• Involves light physical activity (shelving, organizing books)
• Work in an active, shared learning environment

Application Information & Method:

• Send your CV and cover letter via Email to: apply@ubuntupathways.org
• In your application, please include a short paragraph (max 200 words) answering:  What is one book you would recommend to a child, and how would you get them excited to read it?”
• Make sure that you save your CV under your name AND surname
• Make sure that you type the name of the job/position that you are applying for in the subject line of your email
• Please include an active and current e-mail address for communication regarding your application
• If you are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

Applicants may be subjected to a background check and will be required to comply with the school’s child protection and safeguarding policy.

Please only apply if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHER (GRADE 4 OR 5)

Description

Job Description: Grade 4 or 5 Teacher

Location: Gqeberha, South Africa

Designation: Full-Time Staff Member (Contracted)

Salary Range: Market related and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Ubuntu School

The Ubuntu School offers students an exceptional education and a transformational pathway out of poverty. Our team instills confidence, creative expression, character growth, and social skills through a flexible, evolving, and child-driven learning model. Through a nurturing environment, high-quality instruction, and world-class wraparound support, we provide everything South Africa’s most vulnerable children need to thrive.

Position Overview:

Ubuntu is looking for passionate individuals who are committed to implementing progressive educational models in the classroom and to supporting children in grades R-8. Candidates should have the desire to learn and grow with the Ubuntu School and constantly be learners as well as teachers, alongside the children.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide direct instruction in Ubuntu’s chosen curriculum for students in grade 4
• Provide small group targeted instruction for identified groups and individual students.
• Assess students using Ubuntu’s tools to determine levels and instructional support
• Maintain an organized system and accessible location for the storage and circulation of all curriculum and assessment materials
• Analyze data and provide instructional feedback and recommendations
• Coach and support new teachers in the classroom
• Assist with the planning of parenting meetings, workshops and conferences on math

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• SACE Registered
• Teaching Experience in Foundation Phase
•  Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, test analysis, and supporting teachers
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team- teaching, video presentations, etc
• Excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate professional growth in adults
• Flexibility in adapting to new environments and new curriculums
• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Ubuntu School
• Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify curricula
• Excellent judgment, growth mindset, communication, and creative problem-solving skills
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive working style
• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, and resourceful outlook – demonstrated willingness to do whatever it takes to help our students reach a level of academic excellence
• Ability to model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities in a start-up school environment
• Completion of a background check

Application Information & Method

• Send your CV and cover letter via Email to : apply@ubuntupathways.org
• Make sure that you save your CV under your name AND surname.
• Make sure that you type the name of the job/position that you are applying for the “” section of your email.
• Please include an active and current e-mail address which can be used for communication purposes and which you are happy to receive e-mail information on regarding your application.
• If you are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
• Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a security and credit clearance check, a competency assessment, signing a performance contract on appointment and signing an employment contract on appointment.

**Please only apply if you have the experience required for the position. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

We wish you all the best with your applications