Assistant Teacher (Float): Dallas, TX

Bezos Academy•Dallas, TX

2h•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Bezos Academy is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher (internally titled Assistant Teacher I) to support its North Dallas preschool. The role supports Montessori-inspired, high-quality early childhood programs in under-resourced communities. Responsibilities vary with each school’s needs and may include classroom assistance, meal service and supervision, and support for school operations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt and hourly. School schedules generally fall between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with staff staggered across those hours and working no more than eight hours per day. The specific schedule is set with the school leader based on staffing, classroom, and community needs. The compensation range is $23–$26 per hour; all new employees start at $23 per hour. The role includes 32 days of scheduled breaks, three paid personal days, nine paid sick-care days, 10 paid holidays, and additional legally required time off. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, and an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care. The Assistant Teacher serves as a floating assistant, providing support wherever the school needs it. The role may require independently supervising and caring for children, assisting with classroom and school operations, maintaining records and required credentials, and supporting nearby Bezos Academy schools when directed. The position requires the ability to lift at least 40 pounds and to assume low-level postures, including kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Be able to pass background checks and clear tuberculosis screenings.
Upon hire, successfully complete Texas-required trainings to supervise children independently.
Be able to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and safely care for young children.
Be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Have reliable transportation to and from work and be able to consistently attend work as scheduled to maintain classroom staff-to-child ratios and support school operations.
Have a valid Food Handler’s Permit or be willing to obtain one upon hire.
Be able to complete 20 hours of onboarding by the seventh day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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.
Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to manage daily operational tasks such as classroom setup, safety checks, and basic clerical responsibilities.
Demonstrated reliability and flexibility in supporting school operations, including meal service, playground supervision, classroom coverage, and leading after-school activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a floating assistant teacher, providing support wherever and however the school most needs it each day.
Independently supervise children as needed throughout the day, including in classrooms, during arrival and departure, transitions, outside time, rest or nap time, and extended hours if offered.
Assist in maintaining accurate child and family records.
Complete Montessori basics training and credentialing or licensing requirements within seven days of hire.
Follow regulations and guidelines in day-to-day classroom and school operations, including cleaning and preparing materials, meal preparation and cleanup, nap-time transitions, laundry, and bathroom supervision.
Support school leadership and teachers in fostering a nurturing, safe, stimulating, and non-competitive school environment.
Support children’s increasing independence with daily living skills, including handwashing, bathroom use, eating meals and snacks, and cleaning up.
Maintain licensing and credentialing requirements and complete required ongoing professional development in a timely manner.
Attend staff meetings and family events as schedule allows.
Assume low-level postures, such as kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor, as needed to communicate effectively with children.
Provide support to nearby Bezos Academy schools as needed, at the direction of the Head of School or District School Leader.
Support classrooms, meal service, and overall school operations as needed.