Montessori Assistant Teacher: Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Montessori Assistant Teacher II – Overview

As a Montessori Assistant Teacher at Bezos Academy, you will support lead teachers in creating a child‑led learning environment that fosters cognitive, language, emotional, social, and physical growth for preschoolers. Your role includes implementing Montessori‑inspired activities, preparing and maintaining a safe, organized classroom, and supporting children’s independence and developmental milestones.

Kent, Washington & Renton, Washington – Seattle‑Tacoma metro area

July 21, 2026 (flexible for credential completion)

• Full‑time (40 hours per week) with variable school hours typically 8 AM‑5:30 PM (no more than 8 consecutive hours)
• Hourly pay $26–$36 (expected $29–$32 based on experience); annual range $54,000–$74,000
• Paid time: 32 days of scheduled breaks, 3 personal days, 9 sick days, 10 holidays and additional legally required leave
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with 4% match, paid parental leave, and a dependent‑care flexible spending account

• One of the following:
  Four years of professional experience as an aide/assistant/lead teacher for children from infancy to third grade,
  Two years of experience plus an associate’s degree
  , or a bachelor’s degree
• Primary Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE‑accredited institution or intent to obtain one within two years of hire (can be earned via Bezos Academy’s free Primary teacher coursework)
• State‑required background checks, TB screening, and training to supervise children independently
• Ability to lift 40 lb and to supervise children safely outdoors and indoors
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance required

• Associate’s degree or higher in education or a related field
• Experience teaching in a Montessori preschool
• Experience with children who have special needs
• Experience working with families in low‑income communities

• Assist lead teachers in planning and delivering Montessori lessons for individual and small groups
• Observe children daily to assess skills, interests, and developmental needs
• Encourage literacy, math, and problem‑solving through hands‑on activities supporting kindergarten readiness
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that promotes independence
• Support children in daily living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, feeding, and classroom routines
• Document child progress and developmental milestones
• Provide support to children with diverse learning needs and implement behavior or support plans as needed
• Assist with school‑wide operations such as cleaning, pantry prep, nap transitions, and policy enforcement
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and family conferences
• Maintain professional growth by completing the Primary Montessori credential within two years if not yet credentialed

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. The company participates in E‑Verify and will provide the necessary documentation after a job offer is accepted.