Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers

The Gardner School • Weymouth, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gardner School of Weymouth is seeking passionate and professional Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers to join their team in a state-of-the-art facility. The school believes learning begins with love and aims to create an environment where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and impact is celebrated. This role involves leading and inspiring a classroom with creativity, care, and excellence, mentoring assistant teachers, building relationships with families and children, planning engaging lessons, and maintaining a safe and joyful classroom environment.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related degree and 9+ months of previous experience working with children (preferred), or High School diploma with EEC Certification and 36+ months of previous experience working with children.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• 1+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)
• 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 a classroom leadership including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related degree and 9+ months of previous experience working with children
• lead or co-lead experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• childcare tuition discount
• paid holidays
• professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree