JOB POSTING BILINGUAL - IMMERSION MONTESSORI PRIMARY LEAD GUIDE AVANZA Program (PreK3-Kindergarten) Espanol Guia 26-27 School Year: 2026-2027 Job Opportunity: Bilingual- Immersion Montessori Primary Guide Department: Academic Reports To: Principal Location: Washington, DC Compensation: Starts at $61,400 - $95,100 and is commensurate with degree(s) earned, licenses and experience Full Time, 10-Month About Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School's mission is to provide a high-quality Montessori education grounded in culturally inclusive principles that guide children to develop to their fullest potential academically, socially, emotionally, linguistically, and culturally. Deliver Montessori instruction primarily in Spanish across curriculum areas Support language acquisition and biliteracy development through authentic immersion practices Present individual and small-group lessons using Montessori methodology Foster oral language development, vocabulary acquisition, communication skills, and emergent literacy Differentiate instruction to support all learners, including multilingual learners and students with special needs Integrate culturally responsive materials, literature, music, traditions, and experiences into classroom instruction Conduct ongoing student observations, assessments, and progress monitoring in accordance with school and OSSE requirements Foster independence, concentration, self-discipline, and Montessori principles of Grace and Courtesy.