Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher (Guide)

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2024-2025, we are accepting applications for Upper Elementary Montessori Teachers passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibits enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. 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 Fourth Grade to Fifth Grade. Montessori certification in 6-12 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 students in Fourth Grade through Fifth Grade, apply today! 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop grade-level skills and teach across content areas utilizing the Montessori Curriculum, materials, and other tools for the targeted language.
• Maintain fidelity to LAMB’s Dual Language Allocation Plan.
• Develop Montessori and other materials for all areas of the classroom.
• Collaborate with co-teacher to deliver the bilingual Montessori Upper Elementary curriculum, ensure that learning standards are met, and maintain and manage a positive learning environment.
• Co-plan/co-teach, and collaborate with co-teacher to plan instruction, recordkeep, analyze data, plan special activities, and arrange and supervise field trips.

• Share planning documents with the Upper Elementary Coach and Coordinator at least once a month - either through Transparent Classroom or another planning form.

• Build a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, Grace and Courtesy, and PAZ (Positive Words, Actions of Respect, Zone of Learning).
• Actively and positively participate in LAMB’s coaching culture and identify and work towards achieving personal and professional goals.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings (grade level team, language cohort, co-teaching, coaching meetings, data meetings, IEP, AED, 504, BIP).
• Plan for and draft intervention plans to support individual student needs and ensure progress toward social emotional and academic outcomes, in collaboration with the Student Support Team and service providers, including attending Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) / Student Services Team (SST) / Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Execute intervention plans (including Tier 2, Tier 3, 504, BIP, IEP) designed in collaboration with the Student Support Team for students based on teacher observations and recordkeeping, normed progress monitoring and benchmarking results, and school-wide assessments. 
• Complete surveys and assessments assigned by the Student Support Team, to inform student evaluations.
• Participate in all scheduled Professional Development sessions and trainings to ensure continued education and professional growth.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records of children’s progress utilizing a web-based program and other assessment tools to track mastery within the sequence of the Montessori curriculum.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with families through updates, monthly newsletters, and other community-wide communications, in addition to regular communication with families regarding academic progress, classroom work, positive contributions, behavior, and incidents.
• Participate in parent-teacher 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.
• Read and respond to emails from supervisors, colleagues, and families within 48 hours.
• Welcome interns or assigned Montessori trainees into your classroom and provide regular feedback to support his/her professional development (for grades PreK-5) if applicable.
• Meet with the Principal and/or Coach to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed.
• Support school safety and assist with arrival and dismissal procedures, and lunch and recess coverage, as assigned and necessary.
• Attend and participate in Back to School Night, Graduation/Moving Up Celebration, and one family workshop.
• Management of professional development around the use of technology and educational platforms (Google Suite, Clever, ParentSquare, Transparent Classroom, PowerSchool, etc).
• Embody the Montessori philosophy of Grace and Courtesy and LAMB’s ideals of PAZ in all relationships - with students, colleagues, families, and other community members.
• Embrace and foster student belonging and inclusion in the classroom by modeling and upholding high expectations for all students and practicing Grace and Courtesy plus our PAZ values.
• Arrive and begin work on time, and be punctual for arrival, meetings, transitions, and dismissal. 

• Punch In and Punch Out on time and maintain your Paycom information up to date. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications 

• Possess Upper 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, Early childhood, Elementary Education, or equivalent from an accredited university
• Spanish native or Bilingual speaker (Spanish/English)
• Have extensive experience working in early childhood 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

Skills and Values

• Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating an anti-racist school environment
• Models critical thinking and student-centered practice with abilities in standards and data analysis to inform curricular planning for high-impact results
• Demonstrated ability to be an independent and collaborative solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Commitment to learning and implementing Grace and Courtesy and PAZ
• Open to deepening understanding and differentiation for each student’s individual needs, especially for students with IEPs and other student services.
• Understanding of the different levels of age-appropriate student development
• Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure
• Stay up to date with current educational research, technology, and educational platforms (Google Suite, Clever, ParentSquare, Transparent Classroom, PowerSchool, etc)

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, from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $48,900 - $92,590. 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 based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.