Lead Teachers
About The Position
Join our passionate, professional team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Cambridge! We are seeking individuals committed to fostering a love of learning in children within our state-of-the-art preschool. At The Gardner School, we value your ideas, support your growth, and celebrate your impact every day. We are an academically focused preschool serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, dedicated to stimulating their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. We offer extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. With locations in 8 states and a commitment to growth, we strongly believe in providing internal paths for promotion and rewarding our teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. We seek faculty members who are passionate about the early childhood profession and possess a strong, positive curiosity about life that inspires confidence and joy in those around them.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related; or Associate's Degree in ECE or related, with 9 months of experience; or High School Diploma, with EEC-approved courses and 36 months of experience.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- 2+ 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
