The Gardner School·Nashville, Tennessee
Assist with the daily care, feeding, and learning activities of children in a preschool setting. Maintain classroom cleanliness and ensure all safety and licensing regulations are followed.
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We're looking for passionate Support Teachers to join our team at The Gardner School of Nashville!
Why You'll Love Working With Us: Be part of a warm, engaging, and professional environment built on our core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Making a Difference Work in a modern facility designed to support high-quality learning Enjoy a supportive environment that values experience and contributions Access resources and tools to implement developmentally appropriate programs Grow professionally with recognition, encouragement, and support for your goals Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families Why Join The Gardner School?
Competitive pay and benefits (medical benefits, 401K with employer matching, paid time off and holiday pay, and discounted tuition) Ongoing professional development and training, with opportunities for advancement Supportive, mission-driven culture Beautiful, state-of-the-art facility where your work truly shines The hourly pay range for this position is $13.80-$18.70, based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities: Assist with diapering, feeding, transitions, and learning activities.
Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
Report supply needs or safety concerns to the leadership team.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent (required). Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred. CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain. Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements. Physical Requirements Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds. Ability to bend, reach, and move freely between classrooms. Regular and reliable attendance. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and previous experience in early childhood settings is preferred. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
In Tennessee, support teacher openings are often tied to classroom staffing needs and student support coverage, so candidates who can step in reliably tend to stay in demand. This role is competitive for applicants who already have a high school diploma, current CPR/First Aid certification, and the physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your eligibility and certification status before applying.