Montessori Floating Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

401(k) with 4% employer match

Starting pay $26/hr

Job summary

Bezos Academy is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher I (Float) in Kent, WA. The role involves supporting Montessori-inspired preschool classrooms, assisting with meals, and helping with school operations across a multi-state network.

Regular shifts total 25 hours per week, with a starting pay of $26 per hour and a 401(k) with a 4% employer match. Qualifications include age 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass background checks and TB screenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include age 18 with high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass background checks, TB screenings, and trainings required by Washington state to supervise children.
• Ability to independently supervise and care for young children, including lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Access to reliable transportation and consistent attendance to meet staff-to-child ratios.
• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Permit or obtain one upon hire.
• Complete 20 hours of onboarding by the seventh day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a floating assistant teacher, providing support wherever the school needs it.
• Independently supervise children throughout the day in classrooms and other settings (arrival/departure, transitions, outdoor time, rest time, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining accurate child and family records.
• Complete Montessori basics training and credentialing/licensing requirements within seven days of hire.

Skills

Montessori basics

Communication

Organization

Job description

Bezos Academy is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher I (Float) in Kent, WA. The role involves supporting Montessori-inspired preschool classrooms, assisting with meals, and helping with school operations across a multi-state network.

Regular shifts total 25 hours per week, with a starting pay of $26 per hour and a 401(k) with a 4% employer match. Qualifications include age 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass background checks and TB screenings.