Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher – The Gardner School of Minneapolis

We’re hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom in our state‑of‑the‑art preschool. You’ll inspire and support students and staff, uphold our core values, and build strong relationships with families.

• 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

• Education/Certification:
  
  CDA or Associate’s degree (required);
  Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co‑lead preferred)
• Experience working with specific age group
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks
• 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 classroom leadership, including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Competitive pay: $19.55 – $24.15 per hour, based on education and experience
• Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program participation
• 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 within our organization

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.