Music Teacher

Job Description

Music Teacher

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2024-2025, we are accepting applications for a Music Teacher who is passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibits 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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provide weekly music instruction for all PK3 through 5th-grade students during school hours and the aftercare program if needed

Respect and support the equal valuation of Spanish and English language skills and cultural traditions in the classroom, and include music from diverse cultural and linguistic traditions

Maintain fidelity to LAMB’s Dual Language Allocation Plan

Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate the music curriculum into daily work cycles

Prepare students to perform in school ceremonies, graduations, festivals, and performances

Plan and prepare learning activities, and guide the students towards achieving distinct objectives and curriculum

Actively and positively participate in LAMB’s coaching culture and identify and work towards achieving personal and professional goals

Plan, coordinate, and prepare music activities and presentations

Build a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, Grace and Courtesy, and PAZ (Positive Words, Actions of Respect, Zone of Learning)

Be responsible for the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students

Manage the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment

Participate in meetings, training, and/or planning cooperatives to fully serve children’s needs

Participate in all scheduled Professional Development sessions and trainings to ensure continued education and professional growth

Cultivate strong partnerships with families through updates, blogs, and other community-wide communications, in addition to regular communication with families and classroom teachers regarding classroom work, positive contributions, behavior, and incidents

Communicate with parents by school policy, and promote the school’s mission, objectives, and policies to parents

Support school safety and assist with arrival and dismissal procedures, and lunch and recess coverage, as assigned and necessary

Read and respond to emails from supervisors, colleagues, and families within 48 hours

Meet with the Supervisor and/or Principal to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed

Attend and participate in International Day and 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

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

Punch in and out on time and keep Paycom information up to date

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Experience and/or training in teaching students in PK3-5th grade (Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze techniques preferred)

Energetic, flexible, imaginative, and eager to work in a bilingual and multicultural public school with a strongly established musical and artistic culture

B.M. or M.M.

Spanish native or Bilingual speaker (Spanish/English)

Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds

Open to becoming familiar with Montessori philosophy and method of education

Experience working with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. general education teachers, and the SST team)

Skilled in the use of technology and educational platforms (Google Suite, Clever, ParentSquare, Transparent Classroom, PowerSchool, etc.)

Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to parent, staff, and student needs and information

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: Exempt

Reports to: Upper Elementary Coordinator/Coach

Schedule: 10-month full-time position

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $49,880 to $87,930. 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.

For more information about LAMB and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page of our website at

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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