Lead Preschool Teacher

The Gardner School•Edina, MN

8d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Gardner School of Edina is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher to work in its state-of-the-art preschool facility. The role involves leading a classroom with creativity, care, and excellence; mentoring assistant teachers; building relationships with children and families; planning engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons; and maintaining a safe, compliant, joyful classroom environment. The school describes its culture as supportive, mission-driven, and focused on children, trust, innovation, and making a difference.

Requirements

CDA or associate degree required.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
At least 2 years of early childhood education experience.
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
Able to engage actively throughout the day, including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to approximately 60 pounds.
Able to perform the cognitive and interpersonal aspects of classroom leadership, including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships.
Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Lead or co-lead early childhood education experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a 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.