Librarian

About Shady Hill School: Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - Grade 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school.  We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers.  As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.

A hallmark of a Shady Hill education is the Central Subject methodology. Students in Grades 3-8 engage in an assigned Central Subject, an in-depth, integrated study of a particular time or people in history. The year-long study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, understanding of multiple perspectives, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. Gradeheads (classroom teachers) are responsible for developing content and implementing instruction in social studies/history, language arts, and mathematics, working closely with the performing arts and visual arts faculty to integrate these disciplines. 

Shady Hill School is also a teacher training institution. Its long-standing Teacher Training Center, which brings apprentice teachers to campus each year, prepares talented people for careers in education and allows each faculty member the opportunity to be a mentor and meaningful contributor to the teaching field.  Because of the school’s commitment to teacher training, the school seeks teachers with certification or a demonstrated interest in working towards certification when hired by Shady Hill School.

**About the position: ** Shady Hill School is seeking a learner-centered, justice-oriented part-time (50%) Librarian to join our team beginning in Fall 2025. The Shady Hill Library is an essential resource for our students, faculty, and apprentice teachers. Librarians provide weekly instruction, as well as reference, readers’ advisory and curricular support for the entire school community. Our library includes a collection of over 30,000 books and is heavily used, with over 20,000 materials circulating each year. This is a part-time (50%), salaried,  in-person 10-month position with benefits.  Specific schedule to be determined based on candidate availability as well as the 2025-2026 class schedule. 

Responsibilities: Work with the Library team to teach Beginners through 8th grade Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and apprentices Offer readers’ advisory services for the school community Update and maintain curriculum maps  Perform circulation desk duties and various library administrative tasks Assist with general collection maintenance and processing of new books Work with parent volunteers Engage in professional development to enhance inclusive teaching and leadership practices. The school offers extensive professional development opportunities, including yearly trips to the People of Color Conference for BIPOC employees

In addition, the Librarian will share in responsibilities associated with the position or with membership on the faculty such as weekly lunch and recess supervision or other duties and participating in special events and outreach programs. Faculty members are expected to attend opening and closing meetings (August/September and June) and other faculty meetings as scheduled, as well as to serve on committees of the faculty as needed. 

Qualifications

Qualifications: M.L.S. and/or library experience strongly preferred Experience with Early Childhood, Elementary, and/or Middle School students required Ability to work collaboratively in a busy library Strong verbal and written communication skills Flexible thinking and excellent multitasking capabilities Up-to-date and extensive knowledge of children’s literature Employs multicultural, anti-bias, and anti-racist teaching strategies and uses materials that reflect cultural competency Demonstrated interest in professional development 

Finalists will be expected to teach a demonstration lesson and provide a writing sample. Annual salary is determined according to a step scale commensurate with experience. 

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Please be sure to include “Librarian” in the subject line of the email. 

_Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans and paid time off. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org. _

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary Range$34,620.00 - $47,136.00  / year

Salary Notes

Salary based on years of experience; position is part time (50%) during the school year, off for 9 weeks in the summer.

Closing Date

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.