Assistant Teacher: Pacific Beach (2021-2022 school year; full and part-time schedules)

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.

LOCATIONS AND START DATES

This preschool will be located in Pacific Beach, WA.

Our new preschool is likely to open in late September/early October with an assistant teacher start date of August 16 th so you can complete our training and onboarding programs.

SCHEDULES, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION

Assistant Teachers at Bezos Academy may be full-time (40 hours/week) or part time (with a minimum of 25 hrs/week). Please indicate in the application whether you are applying for a full-time position, a part-time schedule, or are open to both.

Both full-time and part-time Assistant Teachers are non-exempt, hourly employees , eligible for full benefits (paid time-off, health/dental/vision coverage, etc.) and may earn $17-25 per hour depending on qualifications and experience .

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two or more years of experience as an assistant teacher or aid 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work cohesively with the lead teacher’s plans to prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences

Assist in guiding every child through self-directed activities, allowing them to develop at his or her own pace

Along with lead teachers, foster a nurturing, safe, and stimulating, non-competitive environment

Assist teachers in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development

Responsible for assisting teachers with the full implementation of Bezos Academy’s performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom

Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children

Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline

Participate in team meetings, center activities, and staff development

Organize materials and clean the workspace to facilitating the learning process for each child

Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth

Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the preschool

Assist lead teachers in conducting staff/family conferences

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