Learning Resource Coordinator - Al Danah Charter School AY ( 2026-2027 )

Role Overview

Learning Resource Coordinator at Al Danah Charter School, part of ALDAR EDUCATION, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Start date: Academic Year 2026-2027.

Company Overview

Al Danah Charter School follows the American Curriculum and is located in Abu Dhabi. The school is driven by its mission: Excite, Challenge, Empower — ensuring that every student thrives. It is part of the Aldar family of schools, one of Abu Dhabi's leading education groups, with a globally recognized curriculum, dedicated educators, and a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.

Role Purpose

Manage the school library as a dynamic learning resource center, ensuring all materials are catalogued, accessible, and compliant, while promoting literacy and independent research skills across the student and staff community.

Key Responsibilities

Library Management & Systems

• Catalogue all resources into the automated library system DESTINY according to the Dewey Decimal System.
• Label and cover all books.
• Maintain the library database, ensuring records of all pupils and teachers are up to date.
• Follow up on overdue books from both pupils and teachers.
• Receive money for lost or damaged books.
• Repair damaged books.
• Sign books in and out and re-shelve returned books.
• Process all library resources to ensure they are shelf-ready, including labelling and covering as required.
• Weed damaged or inappropriate stock according to the CREW method.
• Scan books for compliance in line with Aldar policy and remove or cover noncompliant material.
• Maintain an attractive library environment which caters for all students' needs.

Resource Selection & Budget Management

• Select and order new books appropriate to each Key Stage and interests of the pupils, as well as requirements from teachers for resources to support curriculum topics.
• Collate annual orders working within budget to select resources appropriate to the age and interests of students and to support curriculum topics.
• Keep up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to pupils.

Curriculum & Compliance

• Attend curriculum compliance meetings as required to ensure library stock meets compliance and culture sensitivity requirements.
• Liaise with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed to classrooms as and when required.
• Support teachers and run intervention groups.
• Support EAL students with their literacy, monitoring progress.

Library Programming & Promotion

• Develop and deliver library information literacy sessions to ensure that pupils are able to find resources they require (books, magazines, or online), enabling pupils to become independent and effective library users.
• Redesign the library in line with AYA vision, including creating a future-ready space with different zones (research, creative, relaxing, silent).
• Promote reading through attractive displays to encourage pupils to enjoy a wide range of literature and foster a love of books to become lifelong readers.
• Arrange author visits.
• Arrange book fairs with local book shops.
• Run House Competitions to promote whole school literacy.
• Run the Book Club where pupils can order books from a catalogue, consolidate the order for the whole school, and distribute books when they arrive.
• Supervise behaviour and support student use of library resources and facility at all times, either via drop-in or during scheduled library sessions.
• Communicate with parents to discuss active ways to help support reading at home.

Assessment & Accelerated Reader Management

• Assume responsibility for database administration of Accelerated Reader.
• Enter classes and teaching staff into the Accelerated Reader system.
• Perform day-to-day functions to maintain the program.
• Support teachers and manage resources to support AR within the library.
• Run and monitor AR and Star Reading quizzes and provide teachers with necessary data.
• Facilitate CATS testing.

Professional Development & Compliance

• Attend any necessary training associated with the duties of the post.
• Comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation, and school policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the same field.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent literacy and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Enthusiastic, solution-focused professional with a flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a high-achieving organisation.
• Ability to hit the ground running.

Additional Information

• Aldar Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and mindful of national development strategy; UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.