SY 26-27 Primary Montessori Teacher (Spanish Guide)

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB) • Washington, DC

3h

About The Position

LAMB is looking for Montessori teachers for the 2026-2027 school year who are passionate about bilingual education. Our teachers exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. Come join us!
This position is for a Montessori guide who is fluent in Spanish to lead the Spanish curriculum in our bilingual primary (3-6) classrooms. Montessori certification in 3-6 is preferred. If not currently certified, the applicant must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Montessori training program
LAMB’s Mission: To create a self-directed learning environment in which children build a foundation of knowledge essential for a lifetime of learning while developing bi-literacy in English and Spanish.
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 embraces our active parent community and maintains a staff that is committed to children and promotes peace and equality for all. Our bilingual classrooms are co-taught by two certified Montessori guides to support students’ language development.

Requirements

• Possess Primary 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 Bachelor’s degree in Elementary, Early childhood Education or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Spanish native or Bilingual speaker (Spanish / English native speaker desirable).
• Have extensive experience working in early childhood programs and/or experience in dual-language education;
• Ability to work with students of various abilities, including those with various identified exceptionalities;
• Possess the ability to work in a multicultural, bilingual environment;
• Meet health requirements, including immunizations and completing a TB test screening; and
• Submit necessary documents for a completed personnel file, including three references, diplomas, transcripts, and fingerprinting and clearance forms.

Nice To Haves

• Montessori certification in 3-6 is preferred.
• Spanish / English native speaker desirable

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students;
• Collaborate with the co-teacher to deliver the bilingual Montessori primary curriculum, ensure that learning standards are met, and maintain and manage a positive learning environment;
• Develop reading and writing skills, and teach across content areas utilizing the Montessori Curriculum and materials in the targeted language.
• Develop Montessori language materials and others materials for all areas of the classroom;
• Maintain records of children’s progress utilizing a web-based program and other assessment tools to track mastery within the sequence of the Montessori curriculum;
• Participate in P.D. sessions, trainings, and coaching meeting sessions to ensure continued education and professional growth.
• Collaborate with co-teacher to plan instruction and special activities and arrange and supervise field trips;
• Participate in meetings, and/or planning cooperatives to fully serve children’s needs;
• Participate in parent 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;
• Provide interns (if applicable) with a clear description of their duties and support their growth;
• Understand the school’s mission and objectives and comply with policies;
• Meet with Principal to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed;
• Partake in the teacher evaluation process; and
• Be available to assist with support duties.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level