What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher Toddler and Infant position at The Gardner School?
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The Gardner School — Minnetonka, MN
$19.00 – $24.00 per hour | Full-Time | CDA or Associate’s in ECE Required | Bachelor’s Preferred
This position includes a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: $250 is paid after 30 days of active employment, and $750 is paid after 90 days of active employment (eligibility and participation rules apply).
At The Gardner School, 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 Minnetonka preschool, where your care, creativity, and leadership help shape each child’s earliest milestones.
What You’ll Do
This position involves caring for infants and toddlers, including lifting up to 50 lbs and engaging in daily classroom activities in accordance with state licensing standards.
The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in 8 states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around
The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Gardner School — Minnetonka, MN
$19.00 – $24.00 per hour | Full-Time | CDA or Associate’s in ECE Required | Bachelor’s Preferred
This position includes a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: $250 is paid after 30 days of active employment, and $750 is paid after 90 days of active employment (eligibility and participation rules apply).
At The Gardner School, 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 Minnetonka preschool, where your care, creativity, and leadership help shape each child’s earliest milestones.
What You’ll Do
- Lead your infant or toddler classroom with warmth, creativity, and excellence
- Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values
- Build lasting relationships with families through communication and collaboration
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support exploration and growth
- Ensure classroom safety, compliance, and a joyful, nurturing environment
- Competitive Pay: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour, based on education and experience
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: $250 is paid after 30 days of active employment, and $750 is paid after 90 days of active employment (eligibility and participation rules apply).
- Additional Compensation: Our school participates in the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program, providing financial support to eligible early childhood educators
- 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
This position involves caring for infants and toddlers, including lifting up to 50 lbs and engaging in daily classroom activities in accordance with state licensing standards.
The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in 8 states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around
The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.
Salary : $19 - $24