Primary Montessori Teaching Assistant

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB)

Washington, DC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Primary Montessori Assistant

We are accepting applications for a Primary Montessori Assistant for SY25-26 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

The Primary Montessori Assistant supports the school’s mission by preparing our students to become leaders and lifelong learners. This person is responsible for supporting teachers and students, covering for teachers and aides during lunch periods and absences, maintaining the classroom environment, providing interventions as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Report on time to the assigned classroom to receive teachers directions of the day.
Collaborate with teacher(s) to support the bilingual Montessori curriculum and maintain and manage a positive learning environment
Learn or maintain knowledge of Montessori terminology and methodology
Assist the lead teacher(s) with providing the children with a “prepared environment” by ensuring that the classroom is inviting complete, and clean on a daily basis
Under teacher’s instructions, assist the lead teacher (s) to make Montessori materials diligently and finish as soon as possible in order to be ready for students' instruction.
Be responsible for the welfare, safety, and encourage independence of students and adhere to all LAMB policies and procedures
Assist with students’ routine care, including snacks and lunch while helping develop independence
Monitoring students in the play time indoor or outdoor activities keeping them safe
Assist with individual and/or group activities to stimulate children’s social, emotional, and academic growth, according guidance of the teachers and Montessori philosophy
Assist students with completing different work cycles, choosing work, and returning work after tasks are complete
Assist with managing the behavior of students including crisis management according to Montessori philosophy, promoting collaboration and grace and courtesy through basic lessons
Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan special activities and arrange and supervise field trips
Establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with children, parents, and co-workers
Participate in meetings, trainings, and/or planning cooperatives to fully serve children’s needs
Serve as a substitute teacher in the lead teacher’s absence
Be available to assist with other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Montessori Assistant training or experience preferred
Associate’s Degree or higher
Fluent in Spanish; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Experience working with primary students in an educational setting
Experience working with students of various abilities

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: Coordinator

Schedule: 10-month full-time position

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $33,000 to $54,544 annually. 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.

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