Job description

Do you want to fill your days with children’s laughter and love? At The Gardner School, you will experience a caring leadership team, advancement opportunities, plus friendly co-workers and families that value YOU!

We are hiring for a full time Lead Teacher – NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Apply today to learn more!

Essential Job Duties:

· Develop and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment in which children can learn and grow.

· Introduce and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and goals of individual children.

· Plan and execute age-appropriate weekly lesson plans.

· Engage and communicate with individual children during the activities and routines.

· Facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and development goals.

· Follow all safety and health rules while supervising all children at all times.

· Demonstrate awareness of the entire group whether working with a small group or individuals.

· Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive.

· Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies to parents/guardians and coworkers.

· Offer and share ideas and materials with coworkers.

· Participate actively with your peers through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning.

· Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience

Requirements for our Teachers:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Intermediate PC skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Physical Demands:

· Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds

· Ability to operate computer, phone and other office equipment as needed

· Ability to lift and carry of children up to 60 pounds

· Ability to read, write, speak, hear, think, communicate, concentrate, learn and work

· Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of general administrative tasks

· Problem solving skills

· Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing

· Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently

· Ability to multitask

· Regular and reliable attendance

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin, OH 43016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person