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 (English and Spanish) Montessori Public Education to diverse, urban families in the Nation’s Capital. LAMB is entering its sixth year of operation and will grow to serve children 3 to 12 years old. Since children must begin attending the school at three or four years old, 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. Basic Qualifications • Meet educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for pre-K or elementary education and certification in the Montessori primary curriculum or meet eligibility requirements, including teacher education in early childhood education or elementary education, enrollment in or willingness to enroll in a Montessori training program, and passing scores for the Praxis I and II; • Native English speaker who is fluent in Spanish (preferred) or a commitment to learn Spanish; • Collaborate with co-teacher to maintain the Primary Montessori Curriculum, meet DCPS educational standards, and develop students’ bi-literacy; • Work with students of various abilities, including those with various identified exceptionalities; • 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. Duties and Responsibilities • Be responsible for the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students; • Collaborate with co-teacher to deliver the Bilingual Montessori Primary Curriculum, ensure that DCPS learning standards are met, and maintain and manage a positive learning environment; • Develop reading and writing skills in the targeted language utilizing the Montessori Curriculum and materials; • Develop Montessori materials for the targeted language and 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 and to meet DCPS standards; • Collaborate with co-teacher to plan instruction and special activities and arrange and supervise field trips; • Participate in meetings, trainings, 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. LAMB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in any way. In the operation of Child Nutrition Program no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin. All children are treated the same regardless of ability to pay. Location: Washington, DC Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc