Administrative Assistant

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2026-2027, we are accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant 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 an enthusiastic assistant to help with the day-to-day operations of our building, including transportation, staff coverage, purchasing, and facility maintenance, among other areas. Apply today! 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Help plan and oversee student drop off and pick up routine
• Help the Front Desk process late arrivals
• Maintain coffee areas and lunch areas
• Maintain bathroom additional items such as tissues, air spray, etc.
• Help and maintain set up of traffic equipment
• Help collect and report transportation management data including LAMB’s yearly DDOT plan
• Cover for Operations Team members when absent (front desk, food services, nurse station, etc.)
• Help implement annual safety drills and other safety protocols as part of the school emergency response team
• Assist with medical needs, including dispensing medications if needed
• Lead efforts to establish a clear and consistent system for tracking who is physically on site each day, ensuring accurate and timely visibility of attendance and supporting quick communication of that information to staff and the community
• Address facilities issues as assigned
• Set up and break down activities and events at the school including professional development days, PTO events, family engagement activities, and staff lunches, among others
• Maintain and organize teacher workrooms
• Maintain and organize operation supply shelves
• Monitor and respond to front desk email (early pick up, dismissal updates, medical notes, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications 

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
• HS Diploma/GED required; Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Experience with database and reporting systems
• Collaborative, team-oriented, positive attitude 
• 5+ years of front desk experience preferred
• Experience working in a school or community service setting
• Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to parent, staff, and student needs and information 
• Meet all employment requirements including a background check

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: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Director

Schedule: 12-month full-time position, from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $40,000-55,000. 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 personal/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.