Elementary Instructional Assistant & BASE Instructor

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2026-2027, we are accepting applications for Elementary Instructional Assistants & Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Instructors who are passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibits enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. 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 team member to support students in a unique position as both a BASE Instructor in LAMB’s after school program and as an Instructional Assistant during the regular school day. In this position you will support teachers and students in First Grade through Fifth Grade. Experience working in a Montessori environment is preferred. The applicant must be willing to receive professional development in Montessori practices and implement Montessori approaches to learning, discipline, and classroom management. If you have experience with students in grades First through Fifth, apply today! 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities as an Instructional Assistant (See Schedule Below)

• Maintain fidelity to LAMB’s Dual Language Allocation Plan.
• Make Montessori and other materials for all areas of the classroom (organizing, labeling, laminating, cutting, whole punching, stapling, etc).
• Coverage and Academic Support
  • Cover for teachers in the Lower Elementary or Upper Elementary classroom, for special teachers, for Dedicated Aides, and on occasion for teachers in the Primary Classroom
  • Classroom Management Support (ie - circulate in the classroom, remind students of expectations, model walking and a calm body, assist with conflict resolution, implement limited choices, etc)
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to support delivery of the bilingual Montessori Elementary curriculum, and maintain and manage a positive learning environment.
  • Support a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, Grace and Courtesy, and PAZ (Positive Words, Actions of Respect, Zone of Learning).
• Actively and positively participate in LAMB’s coaching culture and identify and work towards achieving personal and professional goals.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings (BASE, coaching meetings, Instructional Assistant team meetings).
• Participate in all scheduled Professional Development sessions and trainings to ensure continued education and professional growth.
• Meet with the Principal and/or Supervisor to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed.
• Support school safety and assist with arrival and dismissal procedures, and lunch and recess coverage, as assigned and necessary.
• Attend and participate in International Day and two other school events that occur outside of the instructional day, such as Back to School Night, Graduation/Moving Up Celebration, family workshops, family engagement events, and celebrations of student learning.
• Management of professional development around the use of technology and educational platforms (Google Suite, Paycom, etc).
• Embody the Montessori philosophy of Grace and Courtesy and LAMB’s ideals of PAZ in all relationships - with students, colleagues, families, and other community members.
• Embrace and foster student belonging and inclusion in the classroom by modeling and upholding high expectations for all students and practicing Grace and Courtesy plus our PAZ values.
• Arrive and begin work on time, and be punctual for arrival, meetings, transitions, and dismissal. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities as a BASE Instructor (See Schedule Below)

• Support  with arrival/dismissal of students to BASE daily
• Supervising students to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
• Supervise student activities , recess, and enrichment classes
• Implement and participate in special projects and events, as scheduled
• Maintain a daily schedule, classroom rules, the upkeep of equipment and supplies, and record-keeping
• Oversee the clean-up and organization of supplies and program spaces
• Develop and lead engaging activities for PK3 - 5th grade students
• Planning and facilitating enriching activities aligned with the proposed weekly themes and student interests
• Be an energetic, engaged, and positive role model at all times
• Promoting positive behavior and establishing clear expectations and boundaries
• Building strong, respectful relationships with students and fostering a sense of community
• Collaborating with colleagues and communicating effectively with families and staff
• Other Family Communication on an as needed basis
• Supporting school-wide policies and maintaining consistency with LAMB’s mission and values
• Participate in all staff meetings and professional development, as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications 

• Spanish native or Bilingual speaker (Spanish/English)
• 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 identified exceptionalities
• Experience with Google Workspace (preferred)
• Meet health requirements, including immunizations and TB screening

Skills and Values

• Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating an anti-racist school environment
• Models critical thinking and student-centered practice with abilities in standards and data analysis to inform curricular planning for high-impact results
• Demonstrated ability to be an independent and collaborative solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Commitment to learning and implementing Grace and Courtesy and PAZ
• Open to deepening understanding and differentiation for each student’s individual needs, especially for students with IEPs and other student services.
• Understanding of the different levels of age-appropriate student development
• Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure
• Stay up to date with current educational research, technology, and educational platforms

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:  Lower Elementary Coach and Coordinator AND BASE Director

Schedule:  10-month full-time position, from 9:45 am to 6:00 pm 

• Mon, Fri 
  • Instructional Assistant (9:45 am - 3:00 pm)
  • BASE (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
• Tue, Wed, Thu
  • Instructional Assistant (9:45 am - 2:00 pm)
  • BASE (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $32,631-$53,933. 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 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 based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.