Montessori Assistant Teacher: Seattle-Tacoma, WA

As Montessori Assistant Teacher for Bezos Academy, you will assist lead teachers in developing and implementing a program that promotes the cognitive, language, emotional, social, and physical development of each child. You will work in a child-initiated learning process and support lead teachers in high-quality, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired programs in our growing network of preschools in under-resourced communities.

Requirements

• Four years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, or lead teacher of children from infancy through third grade
• Two years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, or lead teacher of children from infancy through third grade AND an associate’s degree in a relevant field
• Bachelor’s degree
• Primary Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE-accredited institution or on track to obtain one within two years of hire
• Ability to pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and trainings required by the state of Washington required 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care
• 32 paid days of scheduled breaks
• 3 paid days of personal time off
• 9 paid days of sick (care) time
• 10 paid holidays
• Additional time off if required by applicable law