What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Infant Teacher position at The Gardner School?
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
We're Hiring! Join our team as a Lead Infant Teacher at The Gardner School of Union Row!
We have an exciting opportunity for Lead Infant Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Union Row, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.
What You’ll Do
Education/Certification:
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
We're Hiring! Join our team as a Lead Infant Teacher at The Gardner School of Union Row!
We have an exciting opportunity for Lead Infant Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Union Row, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.
What You’ll Do
- 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
- Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $21.25-$26.25 per hour, based on education and experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization
Education/Certification:
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related; or at least 60 credit hours/AA in any subject area with 12 credit hours in ECE (required).
- Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)
- 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. (required)
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks. (required)
- 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.
Salary : $21 - $26