Library Assistant (100%) – Secondary School, m/w/d TA

About the job

About ICS

At the Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS), we are more than a school – we are a community where everyone feels welcome.

For over six decades, ICS has been proud to provide first-class education as Switzerland’s oldest international school and a leading IB World School.

Your Role

We are seeking a Secondary School Library Assistant (100%) to support the daily operations of our Secondary School Library.

Working closely with the Secondary Librarian, you will play an important role in ensuring that the library remains a welcoming, well-organised and inspiring learning space for students and staff. The library is a central hub of independent study, collaboration and inquiry, and this role is key to its smooth and effective functioning.

This position is offered under a Teaching Assistant (TA) contract.

What you will do

• Maintain a welcoming, calm and well-organised library environment conducive to focused learning.
• Support students in the effective and responsible use of library resources and facilities.
• Assist with the daily operation of the library, including circulation, shelving, and organisation of materials.
• Support the cataloguing, processing and maintenance of print and digital library collections.
• Contribute to the creation of library displays, signage and exhibitions that promote reading and learning.
• Support the selection, ordering, tracking, and inventorying of library resources in collaboration with the Secondary Librarians.
• Coordinate library schedules and bookings with teaching staff.
• Actively participate in staff and department meetings.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, respectful and inclusive school climate.

What makes you our ideal Candidate

• Experience working in a school library or a library-related role, ideally with middle or high-school-aged students.
• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System and Follett Destiny (or similar library software) is an asset.
• Excellent English communication skills, and other languages as an asset.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues.
• Confident using technology and willing to learn new systems and tools.
• A positive, approachable communicator with a sense of humour.
• Empathetic and supportive when working with students, teachers and parents.
• Interest in international education and the International Baccalaureate is an advantage.
• Valid Swiss work permit or eligibility to work in Switzerland.

Our Values

At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, Resilient. We work as agile, growth-minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact with students at the centre.

What we offer you: terms & benefits

• A 100% Teaching Assistant contract within an international school environment.
• A supportive, collaborative and respectful workplace.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to student learning and wellbeing.

Next Steps

If this opportunity resonates with you, please submit your application in PDF (cover letter, CV, and references) to: through our career portal to: Jenny Kollmann, HR Talent Attraction.

We look forward to receiving your application!