Montessori Assistant Teacher: Kissimmee-Poinciana, FL

Montessori Assistant Teacher:
Kissimmee-Poinciana, FL

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

As Montessori Assistant Teacher (internally titled Assistant Teacher II) 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 teachers in high‑quality, tuition‑free, Montessori‑inspired programs in our growing network of preschools in under‑resourced communities.

• May 19, 2026 – For those who wish to enter our full‑time training program to become Montessori certified before the fall. The summer training program involves travel to Seattle from July 13th‑July 24th for in‑person training (Bezos Academy will cover travel expenses).
• July 21, 2026 – For those who elect to participate in an external training program, who are already credentialed, or who wish to enter our part‑time training program to become Montessori certified on a later timeline. This option will require some coursework to be completed outside of normal working hours.

• 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.
• This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), benefits‑eligible, non‑exempt/hourly position.
• Compensation: $19‑$27 per hour (~$39,000‑$56,000 annually). The upper third of the range is typically reserved for existing employees with multi‑year tenure and strong performance. Starting compensation varies with prior experience and qualifications but is estimated at $22‑$25 per hour.
• This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution; paid parental leave; an employer‑matched flexible spending account for dependent care;
  
  and more.

• Meet one of the following criteria:
  • 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 (e.g., child development, early childhood education).
  • Bachelor’s degree.
• Primary Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE‑accredited institution, or being on track to obtain one within two years of hire. If you do not hold a credential, you will be eligible to complete the Bezos Academy Montessori Primary teacher coursework at no cost.
• Pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and state of Florida trainings required to supervise children independently.
• Supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including lifting a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance to ensure proper staff‑to‑child ratios and smooth school operations.

• Associate’s degree or higher in education or related field.
• Experience teaching in a Montessori preschool.
• Professional experience working with young children with special needs.
• Experience working with children and families in low‑income areas.

NOTE:

The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, students, and prior experiences of the Montessori Assistant Teacher. Some Montessori ATs will provide support across an entire school rather than be assigned to a single classroom.

Instructional

• Support the lead teacher in preparing and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences.
• Assi…