SY25-26 Testing Coordinator & STEM Teacher

Testing Coordinator / STEM Teacher

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2025-2026, we are accepting applications for a full-time STEM  Teacher  / Testing Coordinator who is passionate about science and technology and 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 and talented full-time STEM teacher / testing coordinator to support students in Lower Elementary (1st—3rd Grades) and Upper Elementary (4th—5th Grades). If you have experience with students in grades 1st through 5th, apply today! 

STEM Teacher Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Duties

• Provide weekly STEM instruction for 1st and 5th-grade students during school hours 
• Deliver engaging STEM lessons that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math.
• Guide students towards achieving distinct objectives aligned with curriculum standards.
• Design and implement hands-on activities such as experiments, coding tasks, robotics projects, or engineering challenges. 
• Teach students the basics of media and digital literacy skills.
• Teach students basic computer skills and care of computers and accessories.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain records of student progress.
• Use assessment data to refine instruction and support students’ growth.

Curriculum and Planning

• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate STEM across subjects, including literacy and social studies when possible.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and long-term unit plans that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare exhibitions to display student work for the school community.

Classroom Management

• Maintain a safe and organized STEM learning environment, particularly during experiments and hands-on activities.
• Teach and enforce lab safety protocols and appropriate equipment usage.
• Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior, respectful and focused learning, and a safe and healthy environment.
• 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

Testing Coordinator Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment Schedule

• Benchmark Testing takes place three times a year.
• In addition, other testing (ie, WIDA, DC CAPE) and Progress Monitoring occur throughout the year.

Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage the LAMB annual testing calendar in collaboration with the IT Director.
• Coordinate state, district, and internal assessments.
• Ensure alignment with the school calendar.
• Monitor completion of assessments (ie, DIBELS, Lectura) and troubleshoot with staff accordingly.

Assessment Administration

• With the collaboration of SPED, ELL, and 504 teams, organize testing groups and accommodations as assigned based on student needs, and ensure proper implementation.
• Oversee logistics for each testing window (materials, schedules, staffing)

Communication

• Communicate with staff and families about:
  • Testing schedules and logistics
  • Student expectations and preparation
• Collaborate with the team to support families in understanding the purpose and format of assessments.

Assessments Administered

• NWEA MAP
• DIBELS and Lectura
• DC CAPE
• STAMP

Professional Responsibility

• Maintain fidelity to LAMB’s Dual Language Allocation Plan
• Actively and positively participate in LAMB’s coaching culture and identify and work towards achieving personal and professional goals
• Respect and support the equal valuation of Spanish and English language skills and cultural traditions in the classroom, and include activities from diverse cultural and linguistic traditions
• Build a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, Grace and Courtesy, and PAZ (Positive Words, Actions of Respect, Zone of Learning)
• 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
• 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 STEM to students in 1st-5th grade
• B.A. in education, math, science, or related field
• Energetic, flexible, imaginative, and eager to work in a bilingual and multicultural public school 
• Spanish native or bilingual speaker (Spanish/English)
• Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Open to becoming familiar with the Montessori philosophy and method of education 
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. general education teachers, and the Student Support team)
• Skilled in the use of technology and educational platforms (Google Workspace, IXL, Amplify, Clever, 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.

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Reports to:  Upper Elementary Coordinator Coach

Schedule:  10-month full-time position (Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm)

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $50,630 to $94,360 for this position.  Benefits include 401k, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a variety of wellness and learning opportunities.

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 the 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.