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Montessori Lead Teacher: Renton, WA

Bezos Academy · Renton, Washington, United States

Posted 12 days ago · $71,000 - $114,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 days
Bezos Academy's roles stay open a median of 35 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Bezos Academy's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Bezos Academy
high
9 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
Hiring momentum
52 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Bezos Academy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Bezos Academy.

About this role

As a Montessori Lead Teacher, you will lead a classroom of up to 20 children aged three to five, focusing on delivering Montessori-inspired educational experiences. Your responsibilities include planning and implementing instructional activities, fostering child development, and maintaining communication with families. You will also support assistant teachers and report to the Head of School, ensuring a nurturing and effective learning environment.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Bezos Academy as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of Montessori Primary Lead Teacher experience in lieu of a 4-year degree
  • Two or more years of experience as a lead teacher or guide for children from infancy through six years old
  • Demonstrated primary Montessori knowledge and skills for ages 3-6
  • Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Washington state
  • Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on student progress
  • Ability to independently supervise and care for young children safely, including lifting a minimum of 40 lbs

Nice to have

  • Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
  • Experience in a child-led learning environment (i.e., Montessori, Reggio, etc.)
  • Experience working with children and families in low-income areas
  • Experience working with children with special needs
  • Proficient in a language other than English, particularly Spanish

What you get

  • Full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position
  • Salary range of $71,000 - $114,000 per year
  • 32 paid days of scheduled breaks
  • 3 paid days of personal time off
  • 9 paid days of sick time
  • 10 paid holidays

Worth weighing

  • Relocation support is available
  • Upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees with strong performance
  • No specific mention of professional development opportunities beyond participation in activities and meetings

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Listed by Bezos Academy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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