Bezos Academy

Bezos Academy

Assistant Teacher (Float): Tacoma, WA (limited-term through November 2026)

Tacoma, Washington, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$26k-$29kDetected 9 days ago
RESTLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • The starting pay for all new employees is $26 per hour.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a floating assistant teacher, providing support wherever and however the school most needs it each day
  • Support Bezos Academy classrooms by following regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom and school (e.g. cleaning/preparing materials, meal prep and cleanup, nap time transitions, laundry, bathroom supervision, etc.)
  • 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 (i.e., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up, etc.)
  • Provide support to nearby Bezos Academy schools, as needed, at the direction of your Head of School or District School Leader

Requirements

  • Ability to pass background checks, clear tuberculosis screenings, and (upon hire) successfully complete trainings required by the state of Washington 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
  • 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
  • Maintain licensing and credentialing requirements and complete required ongoing professional development trainings in a timely manner
  • We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to apply for our open positions.
  • If you are a current Bezos Academy employee, please use the internal job board to apply.

Nice to have

  • 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

Skills

  • This is a limited-term position, expected to last until November 13, 2026.

Benefits

  • This role includes up to 12 days of scheduled breaks, 3 days of paid personal time off, 9 paid days of care (sick) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law.

Company info

  • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Equal opportunity

  • Bezos Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Bezos Academy will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so
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