Assistant Teacher (Float)

About the Role

As a full-time Assistant Teacher (Float) at Bezos Academy, you will share a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to creating nurturing, high-quality learning environments. You will support a multi-state network of schools offering quality Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families. This role is located in Boca Raton, FL.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a floating assistant teacher, providing support where the school most needs it each day.
• Independently supervise children in classrooms and various situations, including arrival/departure, transitions, outside time, rest/nap time, and extended hours.
• Assist in maintaining accurate child and family records.
• Complete Montessori basics training and credentialing/licensing requirements within seven days of hire.
• Support Bezos Academy classrooms by following regulations and guidelines in day-to-day operations (e.g., cleaning/preparing materials, meal prep and cleanup, nap time transitions, laundry, bathroom supervision).
• Support school leadership and teachers to foster a nurturing, safe, and stimulating, non-competitive school environment.
• Support children's increasing independence with daily living skills (e.g., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up).
• Maintain licensing and credentialing requirements and complete required ongoing professional development trainings in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and family events as schedule allows.
• Assume postures at low levels (e.g., kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor) as needed to communicate effectively with children.
• Provide support to nearby Bezos Academy schools, as needed, at the direction of your Head of School or District School Leader.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass background checks, clear tuberculosis screenings, and successfully complete trainings required by the state of Florida 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.
• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Permit or be willing to obtain one upon hire.
• Ability to complete 20 hours of onboarding by your seventh day of employment.
• Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt/hourly position.
• Compensation range: $19-$22 per hour. Starting pay is $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting or teaching children ages 3–5 in a Montessori or early childhood classroom setting.
• Experience working effectively across lines of difference and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for all children and families.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and flexibility in supporting school operations, including meal service, playground supervision, assisting with classroom coverage, and lead after-school activities.

Benefits

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