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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n- A clean track record and verifiable references.\n- The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area.", "datePosted": "2026-10-25T16:03:15.293+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/jain-vidyaashram-150-othawadai-street-puzhal-0170#school", "name": "Jain Vidyaashram", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/jain-vidyaashram-150-othawadai-street-puzhal-0170", "sameAs": "http://www.jainvidyaashram.edu.in", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "150 OTHAWADAI STREET PUZHAL, DISTT CHENNAI, TAMILNADU-600066", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600066" }, "foundingDate": "1996" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/librarian-jain-vidyaashram-150-othawadai-street-puzhal-0170-chennai-3c7ba6e6-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/librarian-jain-vidyaashram-150-othawadai-street-puzhal-0170-chennai-3c7ba6e6-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-02-22T16:03:15.293Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-27T02:17:35.868726+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "150 OTHAWADAI STREET PUZHAL, DISTT CHENNAI, TAMILNADU-600066", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600066" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 192500, "maxValue": 236500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "25-4022.00 Librarians", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2 }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Jain Vidyaashram, established 1996, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Librarian. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹1.9 LPA–₹2.4 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n• The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n• A clean track record and verifiable references.\n• The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n• A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area.", "aboutTheRole": "We need a Librarian who can turn the library into the most-used room in the school — through programmes, displays and a smart collection.", "dayToDay": [ "Teach information-literacy skills appropriate to each grade.", "Organise book fairs, author talks and reading challenges.", "Curate and maintain the library collection.", "Run weekly class library periods and reading sessions.", "Manage circulation, cataloguing and digital subscriptions." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Librarian", "body": "Oversee acquisitions, cataloguing (Dewey/automated), reading-time sessions and digital subscriptions." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Chennai", "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term." }, { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Most reputable schools in Chennai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Librarian?", "a": "Most Librarian roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview." } ] }