Executive Assistant

We are accepting applications for an Executive Assistant who is passionate about supporting employees, students, and families 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 equity for all. 

Job Overview

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the leadership team and assists with various functions of the school. Reporting to the executive director, the assistant performs a wide range of complex and confidential administrative and clerical support duties. Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide information and service to a wide range of internal and external contacts. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance with PCSB, OSSE, and other accrediting agency requirements
• Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors
• Provide administrative assistance, such as writing and editing emails, drafting memos, arranging travel, and preparing communications on the executive team’s behalf
• Organize meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing materials when necessary
• Manage the executive team’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
• Serve as the main administrative contact and liaison with staff and external contacts
• Welcome visitors and answer phone calls in a polite and professional manner
• Create and maintain filing systems
• Answer and route phone calls, mail and e-mail messages
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records
• Perform minor accounting duties
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent command of English grammar and usage, both in written and oral communications; bilingual (Spanish/English) required
• Energetic, flexible, imaginative, and eager to work in a bilingual and multicultural public school
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and computer skills (Google Workspace)
• Experience working in a school setting preferred
• Demonstrated good judgment; approachable and professional; solid problem solving skills; ability to handle multiple tasks; well organized; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is an absolute necessity

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:  Executive Director

Schedule:  12-month full-time position (8:00 am - 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 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 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.