Preschool Teachers

The Gardner School•Dedham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gardner School of Dedham is hiring EEC-certified Preschool Teachers to work in its state-of-the-art facility. Teachers lead a classroom with creativity, care, and excellence; support and mentor assistant teachers; build relationships with children and families; and plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons. The role requires maintaining a safe, compliant, and joyful classroom environment while modeling the school’s values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and experience paths: an associate or bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field and 9+ months of experience working with children (preferred); or a high school diploma with EEC certification and 36+ months of experience working with children (required).
At least 1 year of early childhood education experience.
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
Ability to actively engage throughout the day, including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to approximately 60 pounds.
Ability to fulfill classroom leadership duties involving speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships.
Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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 children and families.
Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity.
Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment.