The Gardner School·Greenwood Village, Colorado
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and providing nurturing guidance for toddlers' emotional and behavioral development. Maintain a safe, clean classroom environment and build supportive relationships with parents and staff.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Toddler Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility.
At The Gardner School of DTC, 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: Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that align with each child’s developmental needs.
Offer nurturing guidance that supports each child’s emotional and behavioral development.
Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.
Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms.
Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.
Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $19.30-$21.50 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: High school diploma (required); meets Level 2 Colorado Shines qualifications (preferred). Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire) Experience: 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements: Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required) Regular and reliable attendance. Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care. 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. Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.
Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Must be CPR/First Aid certified and capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.
Market context
In Colorado, assistant toddler teacher roles are commonly tied to steady demand in early childhood programs, especially where centers need dependable classroom support and consistent care for young children. This role can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, prefer CDA or ECT certification, and value strong communication plus genuine interest in child development. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certification status and early childhood experience before applying.