SY26-27 Lower Elementary Spanish Montessori Teacher (Guide)

We are accepting applications for Lower Elementary Spanish Montessori Teachers (Guides) who are passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. Come join us!

LAMB offers a unique model that provides bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the nation’s capital. Serving children in PK3 through 5th grade, LAMB is a community that is committed to children and promotes peace and equality for all. 

Job Overview

LAMB is looking to hire enthusiastic Montessori teachers to support students in grades 1-3. Montessori certification in 6-9 is preferred, but if not currently certified, the applicant must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Montessori training program. If you have experience with elementary students, apply today! 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the co-teacher to deliver the bilingual Montessori elementary curriculum, ensure that learning standards are met, and maintain and manage a positive learning environment
• Develop reading and writing skills, and teach across content areas utilizing the Montessori Curriculum and materials in Spanish
• Develop Montessori materials and others materials in Spanish for all areas of the classroom
• Maintain records of children’s progress utilizing a web-based program and other assessment tools to track mastery within the sequence of the Montessori curriculum
• Participate in P.D. sessions, trainings, and coaching meeting sessions to ensure continued education and professional growth
• Collaborate with co-teacher to plan instruction and special activities and arrange and supervise field trips
• Participate in parent conferences and meetings throughout the school year, communicate with parents in accordance with school policy, and promote the school’s mission, objectives, and policies to parents
• Provide interns (if applicable) with a clear description of their duties and support their growth
• Meet with Principal to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed
• Assist with arrival/dismissal and lunch/recess coverage, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications 

• Possess Elementary Certification in Montessori education  (MACTE accredited); If not currently certified the applicant must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Montessori training program
• Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license or  Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited university
• Native Spanish speaker (bilingual preferred)
• Have extensive experience working in elementary programs and/or experience in dual-language education
• Ability to work with students of various abilities, including those with identified exceptionalities
• Experience with Google Workspace (preferred)
• Meet health requirements, including immunizations and TB screening

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Reports to:  Principal

Schedule:  10-month full-time position

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $50,630-$94.360.  Generous benefits package includes medical insurance (health, dental, & vision), retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account (medical, dependent care, and transit), and vacation/sick leave.

Apply Today!

For more information about LAMB and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page of our website at http://www.lambpcs.org/careers.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. LAMB welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants. No phone calls and no employment agencies, please.

The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.