Part Time Assistant Teacher

As an Assistant Teacher, you will support the Lead Teacher in delivering age‑appropriate instruction, ensuring a safe and nurturing classroom environment, and collaborating with families and the teaching team.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age‑appropriate curriculum and activities that align with each child’s developmental needs. Actively engage with children during play, learning activities, transitions, and provide nurturing guidance that supports emotional and behavioral development. Adapt activities based on observation of individual child interests and needs.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, sanitation, health and safety guidelines, diapering, feeding, supervising children, managing classroom materials, and contributing to a calm, positive environment.
• Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families. Participate in ongoing communication and classroom updates as directed by the Lead Teacher. Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms, and uphold a professional, team‑oriented mindset at all times.
• Adhere to all state licensing regulations, The Gardner School’s policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality regarding child and school information, demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance, and commit to ongoing training and development.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (required).
• Ability to reliably commute to the school’s location.
• 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.
• Meet all applicable state licensing requirements for education and experience.

• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.
• Interest in growing within a supportive, mission‑driven preschool environment.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: communicate clearly and effectively with children, peers, and families; basic understanding of early childhood development principles; strong time management and multitasking abilities; positive attitude and problem‑solving mindset; intermediate PC or administrative skills.

• Frequently lifts or moves weight, including lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, and move freely throughout the classroom.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, and classroom/office equipment.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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. The Gardner School provides children with a nurturing start for a successful future with a premier preschool experience for children.