Art Teacher

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2024-2025, we are accepting applications for a part-time Art Teacher who is passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibits 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 an enthusiastic part-time art teacher to support students in PK3-fifth grade. If you have experience with students in grades PK3 through 5th grade, apply today!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide weekly art instruction for all PK3 through 5th-grade students during school hours
• Respect and support the equal valuation of Spanish and English language skills and cultural traditions in the classroom, and include art from diverse cultural and linguistic traditions
• Maintain fidelity to LAMB’s Dual Language Allocation Plan
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate art into special projects as requested by classroom teachers
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare art exhibitions to display student artwork for the school community
• Help students prepare costumes and set designs for Peace Ceremonies and special events
• Plan and prepare learning activities, and guide students towards achieving distinct objectives and curriculum
• Actively and positively participate in LAMB’s coaching culture and identify and work towards achieving personal and professional goals
• Instruct students in the elements and principles of design through disciplines such as drawing, painting, and sculpture
• Build a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, Grace and Courtesy, and PAZ (Positive Words, Actions of Respect, Zone of Learning)
• Be responsible for the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students
• Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment
• Participate in meetings, training, and/or planning cooperatives to fully serve children’s needs
• Participate in all scheduled Professional Development sessions and trainings to ensure continued education and professional growth
• Cultivate strong partnerships with families through updates, blogs, and other community-wide communications, in addition to regular communication with families and classroom teachers regarding classroom work, positive contributions, behavior, and incidents
• Communicate with parents by school policy, and promote the school’s mission, objectives, and policies to parents
• Support school safety and assist with arrival and dismissal procedures, and lunch and recess coverage, as assigned and necessary
• Read and respond to emails from supervisors, colleagues, and families within 48 hours
• Meet with the Supervisor and/or Principal to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed
• Attend and participate in International Day and other school events that occur outside of the instructional day, such as Back to School Night, Graduation/Moving Up Celebration, family workshops, family engagement events, and celebrations of student learning
• 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 out on time and keep Paycom information up to date.

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in teaching art to students in PK3-5th grade
• Energetic, flexible, imaginative, and eager to work in a bilingual and multicultural public school with a strongly established artistic culture
• B.A. in visual arts, fine arts, or related field
• Spanish native or bilingual speaker (Spanish/English)
• Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Open to becoming familiar with Montessori philosophy and method of education
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. general education teachers, and the SST team)
• Skilled in the use of technology and educational platforms (Google Suite, Clever, ParentSquare, Transparent Classroom, PowerSchool, etc.)
• Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to parent, staff, and student needs and information

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.

Reports to: Upper Elementary Coordinator Coach

Schedule: 10-month part-time position (28 hours/week, Monday - Friday)

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $34,916 to $61,551 for this part-time position. Benefits include 401k, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a variety of wellness and learning opportunities (Headspace, Rosetta Stone, etc.).

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.

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