We are accepting applications for a BASE Assistant Director who is passionate about supporting students, staff, and families in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibit 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 equity for all.

Job Overview

The BASE Assistant Director plays a key role in supporting the Director in the overall management of LAMB’s Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) programs. This includes ensuring smooth daily operations, supervising staff, coordinating enrichment opportunities, maintaining compliance, and fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and families. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to develop a high-quality, engaging, and well-organized program that aligns with LAMB’s mission and values.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a vision and plan for LAMB’s BASE programs (before-care, aftercare, enrichment, and summer) that provide an enriching experience for students.
• Support daily program operations, ensuring a safe and structured environment.
• Oversee afterschool enrichment classes for BASE and non-BASE students.
• Co-plan and support the BASE Summer Program.
• Manage student enrollment, attendance tracking, and program scheduling.
• Support staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to BASE staff to ensure high-quality programming.
• Assist in managing staff schedules, time-off requests, and daily staffing needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, concerns, and program updates.
• Address student behavioral and developmental concerns in collaboration with the Director and classroom teachers.
• Assist in maintaining necessary supplies, equipment, and classroom space.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Manage late pick-up procedures and oversee a safe and supervised dismissal process.
• Support planning and coordination of LAMB’s annual International Day.
• Attend mandated program meetings and required professional development training.
• Implement and maintain health and emergency plans/files.
• Supervise BASE staff, contractors, and program volunteers/interns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a school or educational setting, preferably in program leadership or management.
• Experience in after-school program administration and enrichment programming preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar systems.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

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: BASE Director

Schedule: 12-month full-time position (9:45 am - 6:00 pm)

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $70,000-$95,000 per year. 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.

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 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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