Lead Two's Teacher

About the Position

Join our team as a Lead Two's Teacher at The Gardner School of Herndon, a state‑of‑the‑art preschool serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. In this role, you will lead and inspire your classroom, mentor assistants, and promote the Gardner School's core values.

• 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 pay range for this position is $20.50 - $25.00 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:
  Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization.
• We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs.

• Education/Certification:
  
  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).
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co‑lead experience preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills and
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (required).
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks (required).
  • Active engagement throughout the day including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to roughly 60 lbs.
  • Ability to fulfill cognitive and interpersonal aspects of a classroom leadership including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.