Assistant Teacher: West Palm , FL; limited term

Assistant Teacher:
West Palm Beach, FL (limited term through June 2026)

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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 under-resourced communities.

• 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 limited-term position anticipated through June 26, 2026.
• This is a full-time (40 hours per week), benefits-eligible, non-exempt/hourly position.
• Compensation for this position is $19-$27 per hour (~$39,000- $56,000 annually). The upper third of the compensation range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting compensation will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
• This role includes up to 12 days of scheduled breaks, 3 days of paid personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more.
  
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• This position offers a $2,000 sign‑on bonus ($1,000 on first paycheck and $1,000 after 90 days).

• Experience working with children ages 3-5
• Ability to pass background checks and complete all trainings required by the Florida Department of Children and Families upon hire
• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Experience working across lines of difference and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work to ensure timely, effective instruction and to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios

• 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
• Experience with Montessori pedagogy
• Experience with children with special needs

NOTE:

The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, students, and prior experiences of the Assistant Teacher.

• Work cohesively with the lead teacher’s plans to prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences. Over time, lead some classroom instructional activities, such as group time or transitions
• Support lead teacher with planning Montessori learning activities
• Depending on experience and instructional readiness, give individual Montessori lessons to students in coordination with the lead teacher
• 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
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth

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