Assistant Preschool Teacher

The Gardner School•Brentwood, TN

22h•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Preschool Teacher works at The Gardner School of Brentwood in a state-of-the-art preschool facility. The role assists the Lead Teacher with implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities tailored to children’s developmental needs, and provides nurturing guidance for their emotional and behavioral development. The Assistant Teacher helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom, supports daily routines and hygiene and sanitation procedures, and builds respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families. The role collaborates with teaching team members and school leaders to promote consistency and support across classrooms while modeling the school’s values of Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference. The school offers a starting pay range of $15.30–$20.00 per hour, based on education and experience, along with health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, a childcare tuition discount, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities. Ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and a supportive, mission-driven culture are also offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.
Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities aligned with each child’s developmental needs.
Provide nurturing guidance that supports each child’s emotional and behavioral development.
Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms.
Maintain a professional, team-oriented mindset.