Assistant Teacher (Float): Boca Raton, FL

The role

As an Assistant Teacher (Float), you will support classrooms wherever the school most needs help each day. You will supervise children, help with daily routines, and support school operations at a preschool in Boca Raton.

What you will do

• Serve as a floating assistant teacher, supporting wherever the school most needs it each day
• Independently supervise children in classrooms and other settings such as arrival, transitions, outside time, and rest time
• Assist in maintaining accurate child and family records
• Complete Montessori basics training and credentialing requirements within seven days of hire
• Support classroom and school operations such as cleaning, meal prep and cleanup, laundry, and bathroom supervision
• Help children build independence with daily living skills
• Maintain licensing and complete required ongoing professional development on time
• Attend staff meetings and family events as schedule allows
• Assume low postures such as kneeling or sitting on the floor to communicate with children

Required qualifications

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass background checks and clear tuberculosis screening
• Ability to complete state of Florida trainings required to supervise children independently
• Ability to supervise and care for young children safely
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
• Reliable transportation and ability to attend work as scheduled
• Valid Food Handler's Permit, or willingness to obtain one upon hire
• Ability to complete 20 hours of onboarding by the seventh day of employment

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting or teaching children ages 3-5 in a Montessori or early childhood setting
• Experience working across lines of difference and fostering an inclusive environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including daily operational tasks and basic clerical work
• Demonstrated reliability and flexibility with meal service, playground supervision, classroom coverage, and after-school activities

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must pass background checks and clear tuberculosis screening
• Florida state trainings must be completed upon hire to supervise children independently
• Employer participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed

About the company

Bezos Academy runs a multi-state network of schools in under-resourced communities. It offers Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families.