Job Description

Bezos Academy is opening tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in low-income communities and we’re searching for Assistant Teachers in Renton, Federal Way, Tacoma, Kent, and Everett. As an Assistant Teacher for Bezos Academy, you share our passion for early-childhood education and the Montessori method, drawing your energy from working in a child-initiated learning process. Your responsibilities will include assisting lead teachers in developing and implementing a program that promotes the cognitive, language, emotional, social, and physical development of each child. Drawing on your previous experience working with young children, you will support lead classroom teachers in high-quality, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired programs in our growing network of preschools in underserved communities.

SCHEDULE, BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• School schedules vary depending on community needs but generally range from 8am-5:30pm, with teachers staggered across these hours with varying start and end times totaling no more than 8 hours per day. Your specific schedule will be determined with your school leader when considering all staff, classroom, and community needs.
• This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt/hourly position, eligible for full benefits on the first day of employment, including but not limited to paid time-off, 401k savings, health/dental/vision coverage, and a $2,500 employer contribution toward childcare.
• Starting compensation for this position is $21-26 PER HOUR (~$43,700- $54,000 ANNUALLY) depending on qualifications and experience.
• This position OFFERS A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ($1,000 on first paycheck and $1,000 after 90 days).

MONTESSORI TRAINING

• We are actively hiring for Assistant Teachers available for three possible start dates in Washington. Schools currently operating are hiring for those available immediately; new schools are hiring for those available to start this summer. Our new preschools are likely to open in the fall of 2022; some may open in early winter. Regardless of school launch date, teachers joining Bezos Academy to launch a new school will begin as full-time, paid employees August 9 or September 6 depending on which training program you attend.
• All Assistant Teachers will attend a summer training focused on the Bezos Academy academic model and grounding in the Montessori method.
• You also have the opportunity to earn, at no cost to you, a MACTE-accredited Primary Montessori certificate. This specialized training program will prepare you to be a Montessori Lead Teacher in the future and will include learning all Montessori materials, lessons, and theory. The program requires a minimum of 600 hours across 1-2 years, with 400 of those hours being classroom practice during the workday. The other 200 hours will occur during summer training, professional learning days, and up to 10 hours/month outside of work hours. On the application, please indicate whether you wish to be considered for the Primary Montessori certification program. You will be notified of selection at time of job offer from Bezos Academy if you are offered a job. Enrolling in this program is entirely optional and will have no bearing on hiring decisions.
• If you are selected for this program, your start date will be August 9th. If you do not wish to enroll in the Montessori certification program or are not selected, your start date will be September 6th.

LOCATIONS

• Federal Way (3600 S 344th Way, Federal Way, WA 98001)
• Tacoma- Roosevelt (3550 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404)
• Tacoma- McCarver (2141 S J Street Tacoma, Washington 98405)
• Renton- North Highlands (3000 NE 16th Street, Renton, WA 98056)
• Kent Valley (317 4th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032)
• Everett- Downtown (3201 Smith Ave, Suite 113 Everett, WA 98201)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children ages 3-5
• Washington Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate or equivalent (Child Development Associate or 12 aligned credit hours) OR willingness to acquire this certification immediately upon hire
• Ability to meet Washington state requirements for teacher assistants prior to start date, including passing background checks and requisite trainings
• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Experience working across lines of difference and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
• Ability to supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of experience as an assistant teacher or aide in a preschool
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or two years of post-secondary coursework in Early Childhood Education that meet Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Educational Professionals

More details here: https://www.bezosacademy.org/open-roles/job/?job_id=6069755002?gh_jid=6069755002

Company Description

Join us as we grow the scale and impact of our network of tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools from the ground up.