Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers

## Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers Apply locations:
Herndon, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR102476

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 Herndon!
** We have an exciting opportunity for
** Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers
** working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At
** The Gardner School of Herndon**, 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.
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* 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:
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
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* What We Offer:

**
* ** 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
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* Qualifications:

**** 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 ~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.
* 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.
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