Montessori Lead Teacher: Kent, WA

The role

You will lead a classroom of up to 20 children ages three through five. You will plan and deliver instructional activities to support cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development.

What you will do

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences
• Use the Bezos Academy curriculum and research-based instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction
• Prepare and maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment
• Create an environment that demonstrates rapport with and respect and kindness for all students
• Use assessment tools such as observations, work samples, and portfolios to help make instructional decisions
• Monitor and maintain accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Use relevant, approved technology to support instruction
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and families
• Establish a positive relationship with families and students
• Support the learning and development of assistant teachers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (OR 4 years of Montessori Primary Lead Teacher experience in lieu of a 4-year degree)
• Two or more years of experience as a lead teacher or guide, teaching children from infancy through six years old
• Demonstrated primary (age 3-6) Montessori knowledge and skills
• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Washington state
• 30 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education OR hold a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education
• Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Washington state
• Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Experience working effectively across lines of difference and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment

Nice to have

• Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
• Experience teaching or guiding students in a child-led learning environment (i.e., Montessori, Reggio, etc.)
• Experience working with children and families in low-income areas
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Proficient in a language other than English (particularly Spanish)

Benefits

• 32 paid days of scheduled breaks
• 3 paid days of personal time off
• 9 paid days of sick (care) time
• 10 paid holidays
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
• paid parental leave
• employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care

Before you apply

• Bezos Academy participates in E-Verify
• If you are a current Bezos Academy employee, please use the internal job board to apply

About the company

Bezos Academy is a multi-state network of schools in under-resourced communities, offering quality Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families.