Librarian Full-Time (Aristotle Campus)

Liberty Common School is seeking a full-time school librarian beginning August 2026 at the Liberty Common Elementary School (Aristotle campus).  Liberty Common School is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado utilizing the Core Knowledge© curriculum and timeless principles of classically oriented education.  The Aristotle campus currently enrolls over 400 students’ grades k-6.

Liberty Common School follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades k–8.  This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education.  The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing.  The school’s mission is to provide excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning, and the values of a democratic society.  This is done through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for her/his academic effort.

The librarian is responsible for coordinating classroom visits for all grade levels in the school.  This position will work closely with classroom instructors to provide books for research and general library needs.  The librarian is in charge of replacing or repairing worn-out or damaged books, sending reminders to students with overdue books, reading to classes during library visits, and organizing the annual bookfair.  The librarian is also responsible for coordinating volunteer help for library duties.  Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

COMPENSATION: $50,000.00-$60,000 

REPORTS TO: Principal

REVISION DATE: February 2026

Minimum Requirements:

• Desire and willingness to learn about Liberty’s history and philosophy
• Uphold and promote the mission and values of the school
• Desire and willingness to familiarize oneself with the Liberty Common School Great-Books List
•  BA/BS, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Ability and willingness to learn about the Core Knowledge© Sequence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet utilization, and general aptitude for learning new software applications
• Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills

Preferred Characteristics:

• MS/MA or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience with the Core Knowledge© Sequence and demonstrated ability in teaching this curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multiple teams
• Demonstrated effective curriculum development ability for grades k-6

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently
• Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments
• Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers

Benefits:

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability insurance.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School provides equal opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, status as an officer or enlisted members of the military forces, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender status, marriage to a coworker, or any other protected characteristic applicable under federal, state, and local laws.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.  There is no guarantee, in any manner, Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time.  This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice from Liberty Common School.

For more information about Liberty Common School, visit www.libertycommon.org

A complete application includes nothing less than the following items:

1. Letter of application
2. Resume
3. Statement of educational philosophy
4. Transcript photocopy
5. Three references with phone numbers.

This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Mail to:

Mr. Keith Churchill, Principal

Liberty Common School

2130 West Horsetooth Road

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Or e-mail to: cchurchill@libertycommon.org

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

This employer utilizes E-Verify.