The Gardner School·Dedham, Massachusetts
Lead and inspire a classroom by planning developmentally appropriate lessons and maintaining a safe, joyful environment. Mentor assistant teachers while building meaningful relationships with children and their families.
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Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Dedham!
We have an exciting opportunity for Lead Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility.
At The Gardner School of Dedham, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference.
Join our passionate, professional team, 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 starting pay range 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 ECE or related, plus 9 months of ECE experience (required); Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred) Current EEC Certification Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire) Experience: 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred) Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements: 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. 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 an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Candidates must hold current EEC, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
Market context
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