Bilingual Classroom Assistant (Spanish Speaking) - SY2026-2027

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF A GROWING PUBLIC CHARTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL
JOB POSTING
BILINGUAL CLASSROOM ASSISTANT (SPANISH SPEAKING)
Children’s House (PK3-K) and Lower Elementary (1-3 grade)
School Year: 2026-2027
Job Opportunity: Bilingual Classroom Assistant (Spanish Speaking
Department: Academic
Level: Children’s House (PK3-K) and Lower Elementary (1-3 grade)
Job Type: Full-Time- 10-Months
Salary: $35,000 - $59,690 depends on experience
See Link for Salary Scales : Classroom Assistant Salary Scales
SSMA seeking a Spanish-Speaking Children’s House Classroom Assistant. The right candidate is a loving, experienced, and mature leader interested in supporting authentic Montessori practice in a Dual-Language (Spanish/English) Montessori Environment.The Assistant is a native or fluent Spanish-speaker.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Prepare the classroom environment
Manage the “flow” of the classroom
Support children in their own resolution of conflicts and concerns
Be a role model for children in speech, tone, demeanor, and actions
Serve as a record keeper of the work children are engaged in and children’s social interactions Help set up for nap and lunch
Supervise recess
Support dismissal
Assist with cleaning
Assist with toileting ( Children’s House)
Serve the needs of the children and community
COMPETENCIES
Fluent Spanish-speaking skills (native Spanish-speaker preferred)
Have an understanding of and deep appreciation for Montessori education Have a great love for working with young children
Have a strong work ethic
Actively seek professional growth and development
Be a team player
Be solution-oriented
Be seeking a long-term position
Be excited to join the Shining Stars Montessori Academy community!
POSITION DETAILS
This is a 10-month full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, paid sick days and holidays, and tuition remission for qualified dependents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required:
Bachelors degree preferred
Pass a background check
2-5 previous experience with preschoolers preferred
CDA training preferred
TRAINING
During first year of employment:
Attend an assistants’ training course offered by an accredited Montessori training program (expense to be paid by the school)
Attend a SSMA Montessori training workshop for new assistants
Review assigned Montessori books, articles, and videos
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, sub contractors, vendors, and clients.
UNA OPORTUNIDAD EMOCIONANTE PARA SER PARTE DE UNA ESCUELA CHARTER PÚBLICA EN CRECIMIENTO Y UNA COMUNIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE PROFESIONAL EN LA CAPITAL DE LA NACIÓN PUBLICACIÓN DE EMPLEO ASISTENTE DE AULA BILINGÜE (HABLA HISPANO)
Children's House (PK3-K) y primaria inferior (1.º a 3.º grado) Año escolar: 2024-2025 Oportunidad laboral: Asistente de aula bilingüe (hablante de español) Nivel: Children's House (PK3-K) y primaria inferior (1.º a 3.º grado) Tipo de trabajo: Tiempo completo Idioma: Español (obligatorio) SSMA busca un asistente de aula hispanohablante para Children's House. El candidato adecuado es un líder cariñoso, experimentado y maduro interesado en apoyar la práctica Montessori auténtica en un entorno Montessori de dos idiomas (español/inglés). El asistente es un hablante nativo o fluido del español.
FUNCIONES ESENCIALES Se pueden realizar adaptaciones razonables para permitir que las personas con discapacidades realicen las funciones esenciales: Preparar el entorno del aula Administrar el "flujo" del aula Apoyar a los niños en su propia resolución de conflictos e inquietudes Ser un modelo a seguir para los niños en el habla, el tono, la conducta y las acciones Servir como un registrador del trabajo en el que participan los niños y las interacciones sociales de los niños Ayudar a preparar la siesta y el almuerzo Supervisar el recreo Apoyar la salida Ayudar con la limpieza Ayudar con el baño (Casa de los Niños) Atender las necesidades de los ni

Employment type
Full-Time

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