Lower School Librarian

Overview

Lower School Librarian, Calvert School, an independent lower and middle school, is seeking a full-time Librarian Teacher for its Lower School for the 2026-27 school year. Calvert School inspires students to lead a life of purpose with a foundation in academic skills and character development. The campus is located in Tuscany-Canterbury, Baltimore City. The Librarian will be a member of the faculty and will manage the lower school library for students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade.

Faculty members contribute to the Calvert community as coaches, club advisors, and may serve on school committees.

• Create a welcoming, organized, and engaging library environment.
• Teach reading classes focused on literature appreciation, research skills, and information literacy that are age appropriate.
• Curate, maintain, and catalog a diverse, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate collection.
• Promote a love of reading through read-alouds, author visits, summer reading for students, and literacy events.
• Plan, organize, and lead March Reading Madness and other reading incentive programs.
• Coordinate and manage Lower School book fairs, including vendor relationships, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support units of study and student projects.
• Support students in developing responsible and ethical use of information and technology.
• Manage library systems, circulation, and budgeting.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, students, and families about library programs and resources.

• A bachelor’s degree in library information science, elementary education, or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching lower school-aged students and ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Strong knowledge of children’s literature and literacy development.
• Knowledge of educational technology and library management systems.
• Ability to effectively support and instruct students in information literacy skills, including reading comprehension, research practices, and inspire and support students.

Calvert School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salaries for teachers are based on years of teaching experience, education, and job-related responsibilities. The salary range for teachers is $50,000 to $70,000 and candidates with additional teaching experience and/or advanced degrees may receive a higher salary. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, and generous leave (paid holidays, sick, and personal leave days).

Interested candidates should send a resume to: HR (preferred method). Calvert School – HR Dept., 105 Tuscany Road, Baltimore, MD 21210. Fax:  Website: www.

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