Assistant Teacher (Float): Dallas, TX

About this role

As a full time Assistant Teacher (Float) at Bezos Academy (internally titled Assistant Teacher I), 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 high quality Montessori-inspired programs that enable every child to thrive in our growing network of preschools in under-resourced communities.

LOCATION

We are actively hiring for Assistant Teachers (Float) to support our preschool in North Dallas (8703 Stults Rd. Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75243).

While this role will be primarily based at our North Dallas school, it may be deployable to provide support to our other Dallas and Denton locations for up to 3 days per week, as directed by the school or district leader. Please see here for locations.

SCHEDULES, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION

• 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 full time (40 hours per week), non-exempt/hourly position.

• 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. 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. Please see here for details.

• The full compensation range for this position is $23-$26 per hour. The starting pay for all new employees is $23 per hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED

• Ability to pass background checks, clear tuberculosis screenings, and (upon hire) successfully complete trainings required by the state of Texas 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 to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios and support smooth school operations

• 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

PREFERRED 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