Bezos Academy

Assistant Teacher (Float): South Florida

Boca Raton, Florida, United States · Full-time

Work authorization required$19k-$22kDetected 9 days ago

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About the role

The starting pay for all new employees is $19 per hour.
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.

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

Ability to pass background checks, clear tuberculosis screenings, and (upon hire) 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
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.

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

This role includes 32 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.

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

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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