Long Term Substitute Librarian, Charles River School, (Dover, MA)
Posted November 9, 2026
Job Description
Charles River School is a unique, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, 16 miles west of Boston. CRS nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.
We are seeking a warm, energetic librarian to cover a leave of absence from early December through April. The Long Term Substitute Librarian will welcome our Otters into a library where every child can find themselves in a book, and will help keep the library a vibrant, well-run part of daily life at CRS.
Position Duties:
- Plan and teach library classes for students in PreK through Grade 6
- Foster a love of reading through read-alouds, book talks, and readers’ advisory tailored to each child’s age and interests
- Teach information literacy skills in developmentally appropriate ways
- Support middle school students in using the library for book checkout and research
- Manage circulation, shelving, and the day-to-day organization of the library
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to connect library time with classroom learning
- Provide recess and lunch coverage as part of our shared supervision schedule
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children in a school or library setting preferred
- Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature across the PreK-8 range
- Deep knowledge of child development and a warm, positive approach to guiding students (familiarity with Responsive Classroom a plus)
- Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in instructional practice and pedagogical approach
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; library science degree or Massachusetts library license preferred but not required
Hours & Compensation:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Approximately early December 2026 through April 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Compensation range for this role is $18k-24k for four months Nov 30-April 1, commensurate with experience
How to Apply:
To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.