Lead Toddler Teacher

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. We're Hiring! Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Brentwood! We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Toddler Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Brentwood, 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.

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence
• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values:
  Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment

• Competitive Pay:
  The starting pay range is $17.00-$23.00 per hour, based on education and experience
• 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:
  Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

• CDA or Associate's degree (required);
  Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)

• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co‑lead experience preferred)

• Strong understanding of child development principles and early childhood education best practices. (Required)
• Excellent communication, leadership, time management and organizational skills. (Required)
• Ability to create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.
• 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)
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.

• 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…