Art Teacher (part-time)

Art Teacher

In anticipation of having open positions for the school year 2024-2025, we are accepting applications for a part-time Art 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

LAMB is looking to hire an enthusiastic part-time art teacher to support students in PK3-fifth grade. If you have experience with students in grades PK3 through 5th grade, apply today!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provide weekly art instruction for all PK3 through 5th-grade students during school hours

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

Maintain fidelity to LAMB’s Dual Language Allocation Plan

Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate art into special projects as requested by classroom teachers

Plan, coordinate, and prepare art exhibitions to display student artwork for the school community

Help students prepare costumes and set designs for Peace Ceremonies and special events

Plan and prepare learning activities, and guide 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

Instruct students in the elements and principles of design through disciplines such as drawing, painting, and sculpture

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 art to students in PK3-5th grade

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

B.A. in visual arts, fine arts, or related field

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.

Reports to: Upper Elementary Coordinator Coach

Schedule: 10-month part-time position (28 hours/week, Monday - Friday)

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $34,916 to $61,551 for this part-time position. Benefits include 401k, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a variety of wellness and learning opportunities (Headspace, Rosetta Stone, etc.).

Apply Today!

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.