Bezos Academy
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“Assistant Teacher at Bezos Academy. Skills: Montessori education, Child development, Instructional support. Assist lead teachers in developing program. Assist lead teachers in implementing program”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Relocation support available, Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, Access to reliable transportation, Provisional employment until credential obtained
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Four years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, or lead teacher of children from infancy through third grade, Two years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, or lead teacher of children from infancy through third grade AND an associate’s degree in a relevant field, Bachelor’s degree, Primary Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE-accredited institution, Pass background checks, Pass tuberculosis screenings, Pass trainings required by the state of Hawaii, Independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, Lift a minimum of 40 lbs, Access to reliable transportation, Consistently attend work as scheduled, Familiarity with Hawaii and Hawaiian culture, Obtain MACTE-accredited Primary Montessori teacher credential within two years
Nice to Have
Associates degree or higher in education or related field, Experience teaching in a Montessori preschool, Professional experience working with young children with special needs, Experience working with children and families in low-income areas, Experience in culturally responsive & trauma-informed teaching practices, Proficiency in Hawaiian language
What You'll Do.
Assist lead teachers in developing program
Assist lead teachers in implementing program
Support lead teachers in high-quality programs
Prepare instructional activities
Deliver instructional activities
Facilitate active Montessori learning
Present individual Montessori lessons
Present small-group Montessori lessons
Adapt activities to meet child's developmental stage
Adapt activities to meet child's interests
Observe each child daily
Assess child's skills
Assess child's interests
Facilitate learning and growth
Encourage development of early literacy skills
Encourage development of math skills
Encourage development of problem-solving skills
Encourage development of emotional regulation
Encourage development of routines
Partner with lead teachers to implement student support
Partner with lead teachers to implement behavior plans
Assist teachers with implementation of performance standards
Assist teachers with implementation of policies
Assist teachers with implementation of procedures
Support classrooms by following regulations
Support classrooms by following guidelines
Prepare classroom environment
Maintain classroom environment
Support children's independence with daily living skills
Maintain eligibility for professional growth
Obtain MACTE-accredited Primary Montessori teacher credential
Independently supervise children throughout the day
Participate in team meetings
Participate in center activities
Participate in staff development
Assist lead teachers in conducting staff conferences
Assist lead teachers in conducting family conferences
Establish positive relationship with each child’s family
Share information about child’s day
Assume postures at low levels
Sit on the floor as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with lead teachers; Participate in team meetings
Full Job Description
As Assistant Teacher (internally titled Montessori Assistant Teacher / Assistant Teacher II) for Bezos Academy, you share our passion for early childhood education and the Montessori method, drawing your energy from working in a child-initiated learning process. Your responsibilities will include assisting lead teachers in developing and implementing a program that promotes the cognitive, language, emotional, social, and physical development of each child. Drawing on your previous experience working with young children, you will support lead teachers in high-quality, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired programs in our growing network of preschools in under-resourced communities. LOCATIONS We are actively hiring for Assistant Teachers for the launch of our new preschool in Maui – Lahaina (127 Kukuia St, Lahaina, HI 96761). Relocation support is available for this role. The start date will be July 21, 2026, for those who elect to participate in an external training program, who are already credentialed, or who wish to enter our part-time training program to become Montessori certified on a later timeline. Please note this option will require some coursework to be completed outside of normal working hours. 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), benefits-eligible, non-exempt/hourly position. Compensation for this position is $19-$27 per hour (~$39,000-$56,000 annually). The upper third of the compensation range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting compensation will vary with prior experience and qualific
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