Spanish Immersion Instructional Coach SY 2025-2026
Spanish Immersion Instructional Coach SY 2025-2026
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$ 85000 - 100222
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Job Description
About Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School (SSMA PCS) is a nurturing learning community in the heart of Washington DC. We are committed to offering a highquality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles guiding each child to realize their fullest potentialacademically socially and emotionally.
As an accredited public charter school serving students from PreK through 6th grade SSMA values multiculturalism bilingualism and educational equity. Our Dual Language (SpanishEnglish) program is rooted in Montessori philosophy and enriched by global awareness environmental stewardship and deep respect for the cultural wealth our families and staff bring.
Position Overview
SSMA seeks a dynamic visionary Spanish Immersion Instructional Coach who is eager to lead support and expand our dual language immersion program. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring cohesion continuity and excellence across all grade levels (PK36 or Primary though Upper Elementary) while mentoring and inspiring bilingual educators in our Montessori classrooms.
This is more than a jobits a calling. It requires an educator who is deeply committed and passionate about bilingualism and driven by the belief that all children deserve an education that reflects who they are and who they can become.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Coaching & Support of Guides
Support and grow the professional practice of Montessori immersion educators through thoughtful culturally responsive coaching observation and feedback.
Design and lead engaging missionaligned professional development for dual language staff.
Foster reflective practice standardsbased curriculum alignment and pedagogical excellence in both Spanish and English instruction.
Curriculum & Program Development
Collaborate with Montessori and immersion staff to develop cohesive developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the schools vision.
Ensure lesson plans and classroom activities are rigorous inclusive and rooted in Montessori and dual language principles.
Promote integrated thematic units aligned scope and sequence and intentional language development strategies.
Assessment & Evaluation
Guide the implementation of comprehensive Montessorialigned assessments to monitor student progress in both languages.
Evaluate program efficacy through regular classroom observations data analysis and collaboration with leadership.
Support teachers in interpreting student data and using it to inform instruction.
Community Engagement & Collaboration
Build trust and maintain strong partnerships with families community organizations and bilingual education networks.
Represent SSMA at educational forums recruitment events and community celebrations.
Ensure effective communication between Englishdominant and Spanishdominant programs families and staff.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Principal and academic team to shape the longterm vision of the dual immersion language program.
Assist with supporting immersion staff scheduling recruitment and substitute coverage as needed.
Maintain compliance with OSSE PCSB and NCTFL and requirements including tracking of professional development.
Mindset &
Qualifications
Full professional fluency in Spanish and English required; native Spanish speakers strongly preferred.
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Education Curriculum Development Spanish Linguistics or related field highly preferred.
Montessori certification (Primary and and/ or Elementary III) required;
35 years teaching experience in a bilingual or immersion setting; prior coaching or leadership experience highly desirable.
Demonstrated excellence in communication collaboration and instructional design.
Passion for mentoring educators and uplifting diverse learning communities.
Maintain deep belief in SSMAs mission and the transformative power of a bilingual Montessori education.
Commitment to cultural inclusivity and lifelong learning.
A collaborative spirit open heart and willingness to engage in complex conversations with compassion and purpose.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $85000$100222 commensurate with education and experience.
Generous benefits package including:
Employercovered medical dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and shortterm disability
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid personal and sick leave
Tuition and professional development reimbursement
To Apply
Please follow the application directions on our website and send your resume to with the subject line: Spanish Immersion Coordinator Instructional Coach.
Our Commitment to Equity & Excellence
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is an equal opportunity employer and a proud community of diverse learners and educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender identity or expression age national origin sexual orientation disability or military status.
We actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our student body and who are committed to equity and inclusive excellence in education.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
