Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Librarian for the 2025-26 school year. The position is set to begin in January 2026.

Job Overview: At MSD, we believe the library is the beating heart of our learning community – a place where imagination, research, and connection thrive. We’re seeking a passionate, collaborative, and creative educator to tend our library spaces, guide and educate our students in becoming curious, capable, and responsible digital citizens. As a member of the Specials team, you will develop and deliver structured lessons to students (Kindergarten-8^th grade) on a weekly rotation.  

You’ll be part of a joyful community where learning is hands-on; relationships come first, and curiosity drives everything we do. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support of a passionate faculty, and the daily joy of helping students discover the magic of reading and research.

If you believe a library can be both a sanctuary and a spark – a place of beauty, curiosity, and belonging – we’d love to meet you.

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About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the American Montessori Society (AMS)[1]. Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan to complement its existing facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle School space, a thriving Urban Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were added to provide an exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students.

[1] Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping at the Elementary II and Secondary levels.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education & Certification
• 4-year or advanced degree in Library Science, Education, Information Science, or related field. 
• Strong knowledge of children’s and middle-grade literature (fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels). 
• Ability to teach information literacy, research skills, and digital citizenship. 
• Experience with library catalog systems (Follett Destiny, Alexandria, etc). 
• Collection development: selecting books that reflect diversity, age-appropriateness, and curriculum alignment. 
• Teaching & Instructional Skills
• Experience teaching or leading learning experiences with multiple age groups (K-8). 
• Ability to design engaging lessons that integrate reading, inquiry, and media skills. 
• Skill in supporting students with different literacy levels and learning needs. 
• Confidence in classroom management, positive discipline, and restorative practices. 
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to support curriculum and research projects. 
• Technology & Media Literacy
• Proficiency with educational technology: 
• Research databases appropriate for K-8 
• Ability to teach responsible tech use, online safety, and how to evaluate sources. 
• Capacity to run or support maker spaces, audiovisual equipment, and creative digital tools. 
• Community & Student Engagement
• Skill in building a joyful reading culture: book talks, read-alouds, student book clubs. 
• Ability to create an engaging, welcoming, inclusive, library space. 
• Experience with DEIB-aligned collection development and programming. 
• Friendly, approachable communication style with students, families, and staff.
• Organizational & Administrative Skills 
• Ability to manage library schedules, circulation, events, and volunteer support. 
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing books/resources, and maintaining inventory. 
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Reports to: Director of Specials

Department: Specials

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt Employee[1], Number of Days Paid – 190, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Compensation: Salary starting at $53,000

[1] Exempt employee is not eligible for overtime pay.

About Montessori School of Denver

About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the American Montessori Society (AMS). Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan to complement its existing facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle School space, a thriving Urban Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were added to provide an exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students. Currently, the School serves over 345 students, Toddler through Middle School, with an expected increase in enrollment to 375 students over the next several years. *Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping.

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