Assistant Teacher (Float) (Part-time): Renton, WA

<p>As a part-time Assistant Teacher (Float) at Bezos Academy <span data-teams="true">(internally titled Assistant Teacher I)</span>, you share our passion for early childhood education and commitment to creating nurturing, high-quality learning environments for all children. While exact responsibilities will vary from school to school, you may assist in classrooms, serve and supervise mealtimes, and support the overall operations of the school. Drawing on your organizational skills, professionalism, and commitment to children, you will support a multi-state network of schools in under-resourced communities, offering quality Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families. </p> <p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p> <p>We are actively hiring for a part-time Assistant Teacher (Float) to support our preschool in<strong> Renton - North Highlands</strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3000+NE+16th+St,+Renton,+WA+98056/@47.5077589,-122.1803155,668m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490686817fbdfe3:0xd1986cb98b96b03a!8m2!3d47.5077589!4d-122.1803155!16s%2Fg%2F11jk32_p9p?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTAxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank"> (3000 NE 16th Street, Renton, WA 98056).</a></p> <p><strong>SCHEDULES, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"ＭＳ 明朝",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos,Arial,ＭＳ 明朝,Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">This is a part-time, non-exempt/hourly position requiring a minimum of <strong>25 </strong></span></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">hours per week</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>,</strong> with occasional opportunities to work </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">additional</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> hours based on school needs. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You will work a five-hour shift, Monday through Friday, totaling 25 hours per week. Specific school schedules are determined by school leaders when considering all staff, classroom, and community needs, but is expected to be <strong>9:00am-2:00pm</strong>. </span></li> <li>This role includes paid care (sick) time, accrued based on hours worked, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match. </li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW74115577 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW74115577 BCX0">The full compensation range for this position is $26-$29 per hour.</span></span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW74115577 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW74115577 BCX0"> <strong>The starting pay for all new employees is $26 per hour.</strong></span></span><strong><span class="EOP Selected SCXW74115577 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p> <ul> <li>Age 18 with high school diploma or GED  </li> <li>Ability to pass background checks, clear tuberculosis screenings, and (upon hire) successfully complete trainings required by the state of Washington to supervise children independently</li> <li>Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs</li> <li>Access to reliable transportation to and from work and ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios and support smooth school operations</li> <li>Must have a valid Food Handler’s Permit or be willing to obtain one upon hire</li> <li>Ability to complete 20 hours of onboarding by your seventh day of employment</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p> <ul> <li>Prior experience supporting or teaching children ages 3–5 in a Montessori or early childhood classroom setting</li> <li>Experience working effectively across lines of difference and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for all children and families</li> <li>Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage daily operational tasks such as classroom setup, safety checks, and basic clerical responsibilities</li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW246741978 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246741978 BCX0">Demonstrated reliability and flexibility in supporting school operations, including meal service, playground supervision, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246741978 BCX0">ass