Lead Teacher: Infant, Toddlers & Preschool

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The Gardner School is a state-of-the-art educational program for young children and their families. We have a supportive environment for staff with competitive pay and benefits. Ideal candidates will have some college education and some experience with young children.

The hourly pay range for this position is $17-$21, based on experience and qualification. We offer full medical benefits, 401k, and discounted tuition.

• Leadership and Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Mentor and guide Assistant Teachers and peers to ensure alignment with classroom goals and The Gardner School’s values; facilitate open communication and teamwork in the classroom; model professionalism and a commitment to the school’s mission and core values; participate actively with peers through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning; share ideas and materials with coworkers to enhance classroom experiences.
• Child-Centered Curriculum & Instruction:
  Plan, implement, and assess engaging, developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans based on observations and the developmental goals of each child, promoting physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth; create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment that supports diverse learning styles; align lesson plans with The Gardner School’s curriculum and learning goals; introduce and implement a curriculum reflecting observations and individual goals for children.
• Parent and Community Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with families by providing regular updates on children’s progress and classroom activities; conduct parent-teacher conferences with professionalism and clear communication to discuss orientation, transitions, and development goals; represent The Gardner School positively within the community, promoting its mission and values.
• Operational Excellence and Compliance:
  Maintain compliance with state licensing standards and The Gardner School’s policies and procedures; ensure classroom safety by adhering to health and safety protocols and supervising children effectively; manage classroom schedules, attendance records, and daily documentation accurately and efficiently; keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive.
• Effective Communication and Relationship Building:
  Build trusting and collaborative relationships with children, colleagues, and parents; communicate constructively and positively to guide behavior and promote social-emotional development; actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

• Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience (Required)
• CDA or Associate s Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or related degree (required);
  Bachelor s Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in an Early Childhood Education setting (Required)

• 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)

• 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.