Preschool Lead Teacher

At The Gardner School, you will be part of a caring, fun, dynamic group of professional teachers that thrive on providing exceptional educational experiences. 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 an exciting opportunity for a Lead Teacher in our state-of-the-art facility. If you are looking for a place where your experience and expertise are highly valued, and your professional goals are supported. The Gardner School is a perfect fit for you.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment where children can learn and grow.
• Introduce and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that reflects the observations and goals of individual children.
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and development goals.
• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive.
• Participate actively with your peers through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning.
  Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
• Frequently lifts or moves weight, as in raising, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds

Requirements and Qualifications:

• One year of professional experience
• Must love working with children and have a loving and nurturing personality
• Excellent communication skills, including personal face-to-face communication with parents, staff, and children
• Strong organizational skills
• BS or BA degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or related degree required.
• Intermediate PC skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lifts or moves weight, as in raising, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds
• .Ability to operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment as needed
• Ability to lift and carry children up to 60 pounds
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work
• Ability to perform the position's essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
  

Perks and Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k (up to 3% match by the center)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO and Sick time
• 50% off of all age groups except infants.
• Your Birthday off!

Pay Scale: