Position Overview

Graland Country Day School seeks a dedicated, collaborative, and innovative Lower School Library Teacher to join its Library and Innovation Department. This is a full-scope teaching role for an educator who is passionate about literacy, inquiry, and future-ready learning and who thrives in both instructional and operational aspects of a school library program.

The Lower School Library Teacher is an integral member of the department, advancing Graland’s mission to foster intellectual excellence, strong character, and a lifelong love of learning. This educator nurtures joyful, engaged readers while intentionally teaching foundational future-ready literacies—including media literacy, research skills, and developmentally appropriate digital and AI literacy—for students in Kindergarten through Grade 4, with the ability to support learners across the Preschool–Grade 8 continuum.

This role intentionally blends direct instruction, collaboration, and daily library operations. The Lower School Library Teacher shares responsibility for the circulation desk, supervises students in the library, and works in close partnership with the Library Coordinator and Library Director to ensure the library functions as a dynamic, student-centered learning hub. Through inquiry-driven instruction and ethical technology use, this educator empowers students to think critically, explore curiosity, and grow in confidence as readers, researchers, and innovators—laying the groundwork for a successful transition to Middle School.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an educator who wants to fully invest in a dynamic, multifaceted role—building deep relationships with students while shaping a joyful, inclusive culture of reading, inquiry, and innovation. 

Reports to: Library Director

Terms: Full-time, school year, starts August 2026

Key Responsibilities

The following list is not comprehensive of all tasks of the position, but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

Teaching & Learning

• Serve as the primary instructional leader for Lower School library classes

• Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction focused on:

• Reading for pleasure and reading identity

• Research and inquiry skills

• Innovation skills (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration & communication)

• Media, digital, and emerging literacies

• Demonstrate instructional flexibility by adapting lessons to support classroom teachers, align with grade-level goals, and respond to evolving student needs

• Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of learners

• Maintain strong classroom management practices that foster a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment

• Communicate effectively with families to support student growth

Library Program & Operations

• Actively support daily library operations, including:

• Staffing and supervising the library and circulation desk before school, during the day, and occasionally after school

• Supporting library class checkout

• Providing ongoing readers’ advisory for students, families, and educators

• Stay current with emerging trends in children’s literature, educational technology, and library best practices to inform collection development and programming

• Curate, maintain, and promote a diverse, inclusive children’s literature collection

• Maintain the library as a welcoming, organized, and student-centered space

• Ability to adjust daily hours to accommodate for before school and after school supervision, as well as hosting periodic afternoon and evening events.

• Fulfill recess, lunch, and coverage duties as assigned

Collaboration & Community

• Partner with classroom teachers and specialists to support literacy, innovation, digital wellness, and inquiry-based learning

• Communicate clearly and proactively with students, colleagues, and families

• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving in daily work

• Participate actively in professional learning communities and ongoing professional growth

• Attend division, curriculum and all-school meetings as required.

• Fulfill planning and other duties, even when occurring outside of school hours.

Professional and Personal Qualities

• A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland community who…

• Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.

• Provides a safe environment for students.

• Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as a culturally responsive educator.

• Represents school in position and in community.

• Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.

• Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback, and new learning.

• Supports collective efforts of the school on instructional and non-instructional sides, in addition to team responsibilities.

• Upholds school, employee and family confidentiality.

• Believes in an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy.

• Encompasses interpersonal skills and collaboration with colleagues. Has the ability to motivate, support, and lead others.

• Builds positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care, while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk-taking.

• Fosters a learning environment that inspires active student participation, curiosity, and initiative. 

• Utilizes a variety of instructional approaches to engage students.

• Approaches situations with flexibility and creative thinking to identify solutions. 

Qualifications & Requirements                     

Background & Training: 

• An experienced educator, background with Preschool to Grade 4 students preferred.

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Education, master’s degree in Education or Library Science preferred.

• Library Background preferred.

• Broad knowledge of children’s and young adult literature.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology thoughtfully and ethically into instruction.

• Commitment to literacy-centered, future-ready learning.

• Possesses strong organization and communication skills.

• Maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, administration, and parents/guardians.

• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Demonstrates ease with technology, adoption of the Learning Management System, as well as an excitement to research and integrate other technology programs and tools to engage learners. 

• Strong classroom management skills and experience supporting diverse learners.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry up to 40-50 pounds occasionally (e.g., boxes of books) and up to 20 pounds frequently.

• Bending/Reaching: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching (both overhead and below waist) to shelve materials.

• Dexterity: Requires good physical dexterity for handling, sorting, and shelving, as well as repetitive hand movement for keyboarding

About Graland

A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1924, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn. 

While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission, values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible. 

Our current enrollment totals 700, and we have just over 100 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, onsite childcare, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.

Our Mission

Achieve intellectual excellence, 

build strong character, 

enrich learning through the arts and athletics, 

and prepare our students to be 

engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.

Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is between $58,000 - $74,000 annually. Benefits include professional development, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off for school holidays and school vacations, as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch, access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.

HOW TO APPLY:  https://hcm.paycor.com/l/r/5BD0B533

Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees, or applicants, for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status or physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, rates of pay or other compensation, employee benefits, tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.

(revised 01/20/2026)