Assistant Teacher: Louisville, KY

As an Assistant Teacher for Bezos reputed company, 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 reputed company 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 reputed company classroom 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 at our Louisville area schools:

• Louisville – Fairdale (709 Fairdale Road, Louisville, KY 40118)
• Louisville – Okolona (7525 Jefferson Green Way, Louisville, KY 40219)
• Louisville – Russell (3026 River Park Dr., Louisville, KY 40211)

Please indicate your location preference(s) on your application. SCHEDULES, BENEFITS, AND COMPENSATION

• School schedules vary depending on community needs but generally range from reputed company-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 reputed company considering reputed company 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 $18-$25 per hour (~$37,000- $52,000 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 by qualifications and prior experience.
• This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details.
• This position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus ($1,000 on first paycheck and $1,000 after 90 days).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children ages 3-5
• Ability to pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and trainings required by the state of Kentucky
• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Experience working across lines of difference and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work to ensure timely, effective instruction and to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of experience as an assistant teacher or aide in a preschool
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or two years of post-secondary coursework in Early Childhood Education
• Experience with Montessori pedagogy
• Experience with children with special needs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• NOTE: The combination of responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the school site, reputed company, and prior experiences of the Assistant Teacher.

Instructional

• Work cohesively with the reputed company teacher’s plans to prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences. Over time, reputed company some classroom instructional activities, such as group time or transitions
• Support reputed company teacher with planning Montessori learning activities
• Depending on experience and instructional readiness, give individual Montessori lessons to reputed company in coordination with the reputed company teacher
• Assist in guiding every child through self-directed activities, allowing them to reputed company at his or her own pace
• Along with reputed company teachers, foster a nurturing, safe, and stimulating, non-competitive environment
• Assist teachers in maintaining records on each child’s reputed company and development
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth

Operational

• Assist teachers with the full implementation of Bezos reputed company’s performance standards, policies, and procedures
• Support Bezos reputed company classrooms by following regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom (i.e., cleaning materials, meal prep, nap time transitions, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
• Organize materials and clean the workspace to facilitate the learning process for each child
• Support children’s increasing independence with daily living skills (i.e., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up, etc.)

Individual student support

• reputed company a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline
• Provide 1:1 support for children who are experiencing big feelings
• Provide 1:1 support for children who are at risk for developmental delays

Other

• Participate in team meetings, center activities, and staff development
• Assist reputed company teachers in conducting staff/family conferences
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the preschool
• Assume postures at low levels (e.g. kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor) as needed to communicate effectively with children

Please click here for the full job description. Bezos reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Bezos reputed company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Bezos reputed company only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Bezos reputed company will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland reputed company (DHS) or Social reputed company Administration (SSA) so the employee can reputed company to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the application process, please reputed company out to [email protected]. We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to apply for our open positions. If you are a reputed company Bezos reputed company employee, please use the internal job board to apply. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job