Assistant Teacher (Float) (Part-time): Boca Raton, FL

Location

We are actively hiring for the role of Assistant Teacher (Float) to support our preschool in Boca Raton (777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a floating assistant teacher, providing support wherever and however the school most needs it each day
• Independently supervise children throughout the day in classrooms and a variety of other situations, including but not limited to arrival/departure, transitions, outside time, rest/nap time, and (if offered) extended hours
• Assist in maintaining accurate child and family records
• Support school leadership and teachers to foster a nurturing, safe, and stimulating, non-competitive school environment
• Support children’s increasing independence with daily living skills (i.e., washing hands, using the bathroom, eating meals and snacks, cleaning up, etc.)
• Maintain licensing and credentialing requirements and complete required ongoing professional development trainings in a timely manner
• Attend staff meetings and family events as schedule allows
• Assume postures at low levels (e.g., 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 your Head of School or District School Leader

Qualifications

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass background checks, clear tuberculosis screenings, and (upon hire) successfully complete trainings required by the state of Florida to supervise children independently
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work and ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios and support smooth school operations
• Ability to complete 20 hours of onboarding by your seventh day of employment

Benefits

The full compensation range for this position is $19-$22 per hour. The starting pay for all new employees is $19 per hour. Benefits include paid sick (care) time, accrued based on hours worked, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match.