Assistant Teacher (Float) (Part-time): Kent, WA

Bezos Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Job summary

Bezos Academy is seeking a dedicated Part-time Assistant Teacher (Float) in Kent, WA. You will support Montessori-inspired preschool classrooms, supervise meals, and assist in daily operations across a multi-site network.

Hired staff work 25 hours weekly with a chance for additional hours. Starting pay is $26/hour, with a plan for credentialing and growth within the program. Equal opportunity employer committed to accessibility.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for young children in an educational setting.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and supervise children.
• Background checks and TB screenings will be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a floating assistant teacher, providing support where the school needs it each day.
• Independently supervise children in classrooms, transitions, meals, and outdoor time.
• Complete Montessori basics training and credentialing within seven days of hire.
• Support classroom operations, meals, cleaning, and material prep.

Skills

Early childhood education

Montessori-inspired

Classroom support

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

Assistant Teacher (Float) (Part-time): Kent, WA

Seattle, Washington, United States

As a part-time Assistant Teacher (Float) at Bezos Academy (internally titled Assistant Teacher I) , you share our passion for early childhood education and commitment to creating nurturing, high-quality learning environments for all children. While exact responsibilities will vary from school to school, you may assist in classrooms, serve and supervise mealtimes, and support the overall operations of the school. Drawing on your organizational skills, professionalism, and commitment to children, you will support amulti-state network of schoolsin under-resourced communities,offering quality Montessori-inspiredpreschool at no cost to families.

• This is a part-time, non-exempt/hourly position requiring a minimum of 25 hours per week , with occasional opportunities to work additional hours based on school needs.
• You will work a regular set shift, Monday through Friday, totaling 25 hours per week. Specific school schedules are determined by school leaders when considering all staff, classroom, and community needs. Please indicate which shift(s) you are interested in on your application.
  • Kent Valley: 25 hours per week (expected daily shift 10:30am-3:30pm)
• This role includes paid care (sick) time, accrued based on hours worked, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• The full compensation range for this position is $26-$29 per hour. The starting pay for all new employees is $26 per hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass background checks, clear tuberculosis screenings, and (upon hire) successfully complete trainings required by the state of Washington to supervise children independently
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work and ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios and support smooth school operations
• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Permit or be willing to obtain one upon hire
• Ability to complete 20 hours of onboarding by your seventh day of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience supporting or teaching children ages 3–5 in a Montessori or early childhood classroom setting
• Experience working effectively across lines of difference and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for all children and families
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage daily operational tasks such as classroom setup, safety checks, and basic clerical responsibilities
• Demonstrated reliability and flexibility in supporting school operations, including meal service, playground supervision, assisting with classroom coverage as needed, and lead after-school activities

RESPONSIBILITIES

*NOTE: The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, students, and prior experiences of the Assistant Teacher

Instructional

• Serve as a floating assistant teacher, providing support wherever and however the school most needs it each day
• As needed, independently supervise children throughout the day in classrooms and a variety of other situations, including but not limited to arrival/departure, transitions, outside time, rest/nap time, and (if offered) extended hours
• Assist in maintaining accurate child and family records
• Complete Montessori basics training and credentialing/licensing requirements within seven days of hire

Operational

• Support Bezos Academy classrooms by following regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom and school (e.g. cleaning/preparing materials, meal prep and cleanup, nap time transitions, laundry, bathroom supervision, etc.)
• Support school leadership and teachers to foster a nurturing, safe, and stimulating, non-competitive school environment
• Support children’s increasing independence with daily living skills (i.e., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up, etc.)
• Maintain licensing and credentialing requirements and complete required ongoing professional development trainings in a timely manner
• Attend staff meetings and family events as schedule allows
• Assume postures at low levels (e.g., kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor) as needed to communicate effectively with children
• Provide support to nearby Bezos Academy schools, as needed, at the direction of your Head of School or District School Leader

Other

• Attend staff meetings and family events as schedule allows

Bezos Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Bezos Academy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Bezos Academy only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Bezos Academy will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the application process, please reach out to [e-mail] . We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to apply for our open positions.

Prior Montessori experience is not a job requirement. Experience may include formal Montessori training, certification, attending a Montessori school, child attends/attended Montessori program.

Please note this is not a requirement for this position.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Bezos Academy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.