Lead Teacher

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At The Gardner School, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence

• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values

• Build meaningful relationships with families and children

• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity

• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour, based on education and experience

• Additional Compensation: Our school participates in the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program, providing financial support to eligible early childhood educators

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience (Required)

• CDA or Associates Degree (required) Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an Early Childhood Education setting (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) (Required).

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)

• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks. (Required)

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds.

• Ability to read, write, speak, hear, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work.

• Ability to operate computer, phone, and other office equipment as needed.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in 8 states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around

The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.