Bezos Academy
Education
StudentSupportAssistant
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“Student Support Assistant at Bezos Academy. Skills: Student support, Early childhood education, Special education, Montessori pedagogy. Support classroom teachers with individualized learning, behavioral, and. Help implement strategies in alignment with formal student”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieving equitable outcomes for students
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Relocation support available, Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, Pass background checks, Pass tuberculosis screenings, Complete state trainings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Age 18 with high school diploma or GED, Four or more years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, paraprofessional, or lead teacher of children ages 3-5, Experience implementing strategies from student individualized education plans (IEPs) or other student support and behavior plans, Ability to pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and trainings required by the state of Hawaii to supervise children independently, Skill in collaborating with families, the community, school staff, school leadership, and others to build trusting relationships and partnerships, Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, Ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
Nice to Have
Two or more years of special education experience from infancy through third grade, Associate’s degree in early childhood education or two years of post-secondary coursework in early childhood education, Two or more years prior work experience with children and families in low-income communities in the US OR significant personal experience in low-income communities in the US, Proficiency or fluency in Spanish, Knowledge of Montessori pedagogy, principles and overall approach, Knowledge of the local community, Experience in culturally responsive & trauma-informed teaching practices, Proficiency in Hawaiian language
What You'll Do.
Support classroom teachers with individualized learning
Help implement strategies in alignment with formal student
Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials
Maintain an orderly classroom environment
Reinforce consistent routines
Provide support for children with diverse learning needs
Supervise students in and out of the classroom
Attend to students' academic and emotional needs
Assist in supporting children’s toileting routines
Support children’s transitions between school areas
Support positive social-emotional skill development
Model and reinforce communication skills
Model and reinforce self-regulation skills
Model and reinforce problem-solving skills
Monitor students' progress
Collaborate with teaching and student support teams to
Support families to understand their child’s needs
Equip families with tools to support child’s progress
Maintain documentation
Ensure compliance with legislation
Support facilitation of child study meetings
Support facilitation of multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)
Participate in team meetings
Participate in staff development
Independently supervise children throughout the day
Assume postures at low levels as needed to
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Classroom teaching team; Other teachers; Families; School leaders; Teaching team; Student support teams
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with young children
Full Job Description
As a Student Support Assistant, you will partner directly with the classroom teaching team to help support various children with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs at a Bezos Academy school within our network of high quality, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities. You will work collaboratively with other teachers to create a classroom environment where children can thrive and are on track to be ready for kindergarten. You will collaborate with families, teachers, and school leaders to help implement student support strategies based on individual child needs and formal support plans, grounded in the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). While you will generally support children with additional needs, your support will flex across classrooms depending on need, and you may be deployed as a general assistant teacher in your building when appropriate. This role provides flexible, school‑wide support and is not assigned as dedicated one-on-one support for any individual student, nor does it provide specialized medical or personal care services, special education instruction, or therapeutic services. You are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and achieving equitable outcomes for students in under-resourced communities nationwide, across all lines of difference. You have prior experience working with young children who have or are at risk of developmental delays or exceptional abilities, ideally in a classroom setting. Above all, you demonstrate passion for our mission to expand access to high quality preschools in under-resourced communities. LOCATION, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION We are actively hiring Student Support Assistant for our new preschool in Maui – Lahaina (127 Kukuia St, Lahaina, HI 96761). Relocation support is available for this role. School schedules vary depending on community needs but generally range from 7:30am-5:30pm. You will work a regular, 7-hour shift within this timeframe Mo
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