Elementary Librarian

Daycroft School is a toddler through grade 6 Montessori school in Ann Arbor, Michigan committed to empowering each student with confidence, compassion, and a lifelong love of learning. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is imperative in providing the best learning environment for students as they navigate an increasingly complicated world.

Daycroft School seeks a librarian to support the three Montessori philosophies that we believe create the best learning environment for our students. A classroom environment that allows for uninterrupted periods of student creativity and exploration. Where learning is student-centered with individualized academic and social-emotional learning. And lastly, a community that is committed to fostering human relationships that are rooted in mutual respect for all members of the community.

Position Summary

The Librarian supports a vibrant, child-centered learning community serving students from toddler through sixth grade. Rooted in Montessori philosophy, the librarian curates an inclusive, developmentally appropriate collection; fosters a love of reading, inquiry, and research; and partners with classroom guides to integrate library resources into the curriculum. The librarian teaches classes daily to K-6th students based on a curriculum focused on reading literacy and research skills. The Librarian creates a welcoming, orderly, and intellectually rich library environment that encourages independence, curiosity, and respect for materials. This is a full-tme position of approximately 32-hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate library program aligned with Montessori principles for preschoolers through upper elementary students.
• Introduce students to literature, information literacy, and research skills in age-appropriate ways that support independence and choice.
• Acquire books, catalog, process, and continuously improve a diverse collection of fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials that support Montessori curriculum areas, including language, cultural studies, science, geography, history, and the arts.
• Collaborate with classroom guides to support classroom work, research projects, and thematic studies.
• Support students in selecting materials that reflect a wide range of cultures, identities, perspectives, and reading levels.
• Create and maintain an orderly, welcoming library space that reflects Montessori values of beauty, accessibility, and care of the environment.
• Teach and model respectful use and care of shared materials.
• Teach upper elementary students how to use citations, paraphrase, and refrain from plagiarism.
• Manage circulation, cataloging, inventory, and basic library systems.
• Support school-wide literacy initiatives, author visits, book fairs, and community reading events as appropriate.
• Support elementary beforecare starting at 7:30am

Experience and Professional Competencies

• Previous librarian experience
• Training in interventional reading, like Orton-Gillingham
• Elementary teaching
• Culturally competent and culturally aware of the curriculum taught
• A bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Follett Destiny library management system

Daycroft School is committed to an inclusive program and a diverse faculty and student body. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion work are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should email an updated resume and a brief description as to their interest in the position

Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person