Mentor Montessori Teacher

Bezos Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Bezos Academy in the Seattle-Tacoma area is hiring Mentor Montessori Teachers to support our preschools. This full-time, benefits-eligible role offers a salary range of $92,000 to $138,000 per year, with relocation support available.

You will lead early childhood classrooms (ages 3-6), hold a primary Montessori diploma, and coach educators to drive strong child outcomes. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with 4% match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• AMI/AMS/MACTE Montessori diploma required.
• Five+ years as a primary Montessori lead teacher (ages 3-6).
• Experience coaching educators and driving strong child outcomes.
• Ability to meet Washington credentialing and background-check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and evolve the prepared environment to meet each child’s development.
• Inventory and recommend classroom materials.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with curriculum with a DEI lens.
• Model observation, record-keeping, and assessment processes.
• Use data to plan professional learning for teachers.
• Supervise children as needed and support teacher reflection and growth.
• Lead and participate in professional learning communities.
• Engage in ongoing self-reflection and collaborative growth in Montessori settings.

Skills

Coaching educators

Diversity & inclusion

Record keeping

Mentoring

Cross-team communication

Education

AMI/AMS/MACTE Montessori diploma

Job description

LOCATION

We are actively hiring for Mentor Montessori Teachers to support our preschools in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area:

Relocation support is available for this role.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
• The full salary range for this position is $92,000 - $138,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
• This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off,and 9 paid days of sick (care) time prorated based on your position start date, as well as 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Primary Montessori diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
• Five or more years of experience as a primary Montessori lead teacher/guide (ages 3-6), including at least three years of experience after earning a primary Montessori diploma
• Track record of driving strong child outcomes as a teacher
• Track record of generating positive outcomes from coaching and training educators
• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Washington
• Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Washington, including clearing background checks, tuberculosis tests, and so on, with required documentation of eligibility and training completion submitted to each state’s respective child care regulatory agency prior to start of employment
• Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Experience working effectively across lines of difference

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (i.e., child development, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, early childhood education, etc.)
• Knowledge of other leading early childhood philosophies and pedagogies (e.g., Reggio Emilia and Waldorf)
• Experience applying best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion across educator development programs and/or teacher training
• Comfort and confidence with various child, classroom-efficacy, and adult learning assessment methods

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the initial set up and ongoing evolution and design of the prepared environment throughout the year to meet the development needs of every child in the classroom
• Inventory and make recommendations for classroom materials for all areas of the environment
• Maintain knowledge of school and classroom routines and advise to ensure smooth, easy transitions and routines
• Develop additional lesson plans and corresponding materials in alignment with the overall curriculum with a diversity, equity, and inclusivity lens
• Model and support observation, record keeping, and assessment processes
• Use child-level assessment and growth data to evaluate child progress and to plan professional learning for teachers in your school
• 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
• Support teachers’ reflection and growth in instructional practice and responsibilities
• Serve in the capacity of a field consultant for teachers enrolled in Bezos Academy’s in-house Montessori credentialing program, including meeting regularly with adult learners and conducting multiple formal observations and evaluations
• Assist Head of School with school operations, for example opening or closing the school daily, greeting families, etc.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences
• Engage in on-going self-assessment and refinement of practice as well as in collaborative professional growth around coaching and mentoring within a Montessori environment
• Support an environment that demonstrates rapport with and respect for all students
• Lead and participate in collegial activities and meetings designed to make the entire school a productive professional learning community
• Maintain teaching skills and participate in professional development activities (both within the school community and via attendance at conferences, workshops, etc.)
• Engage with regional learning opportunities and participate in a professional learning community with other Mentor Montessori Teachers

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.