SY25-26 Elementary Bilingual Montessori Substitute Teacher

Elementary Bilingual Montessori Substitute Teacher 

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2025-2026, we are accepting applications for an Elementary Bilingual Montessori Substitute Teacher who is 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 Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3) and Upper Elementary (Grades 4-5). A Montessori certification in both Lower and Upper Elementary 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 - Regular Support and Coverage

• Maintain fidelity to LAMB’s Dual Language Allocation Plan.
• Support with Elementary Morning Arrival/Drop off and Coverage duties specifically between 8:00 am - 8:30 am.
• Support with Elementary Afternoon Dismissal support, Coverage duties, Traffic Support, specifically between 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
• Make Montessori and other materials for all areas of the classroom (organizing, labeling, laminating, cutting, whole punching, stapling, etc).
• Coverage and Academic Support (8:30 am - 3:30 pm) and from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 
  • Cover for teachers in the Lower Elementary or Upper Elementary classroom, for special teachers, dedicated aides, and on occasion, for teachers in the Primary Classroom
  • Classroom Management Support (ie, circulate in the classroom, remind students of expectations, model walking and a calm body, assist with conflict resolution, implement limited choices, etc)
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to support delivery of the bilingual Montessori Elementary curriculum and maintain and manage a positive learning environment.
  • Support a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, Grace and Courtesy, and PAZ (Positive Words, Actions of Respect, Zone of Learning).
  • Help with coverage during dismissal, IEP Meetings 
• 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 (BASE, coaching meetings, Instructional Assistant team meetings).
• Participate in all scheduled Professional Development sessions and trainings to ensure continued education and professional growth.
• Meet with the Principal and/or Supervisor to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed.
• Support school safety and assist with arrival and dismissal procedures, lunch and recess coverage, as assigned and necessary.
• Attend two 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.
• Management of professional development around the use of technology and educational platforms (Google Suite, Paycom, 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. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities - In the case of a Long Term Substitute Situation

• 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 the co-teacher to deliver the bilingual Montessori Lower / Upper Elementary curriculum (depending on substitute situation), 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, recordkeeping, analyze data, plan special activities, and arrange and supervise field trips.

• Share planning documents with the Lower / Upper Elementary Coach and Coordinator (depending on substitute situation) 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 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 a Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited university
• Must be completely bilingual in both English and Spanish
• 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:  Academic Team

Schedule:  10-month full-time position

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience.  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 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.