The Gardner School·Plymouth, Minnesota
Lead and inspire the classroom with creativity while mentoring assistant teachers to uphold core values. Build meaningful relationships with families and children while maintaining a safe, compliant, and joyful environment.
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We're Hiring! Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Plymouth!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Plymouth, 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.
Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $18.70-$23.10 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: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)
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.
Market context
Minnesota special education classroom teacher roles are often in steady demand because districts need licensed educators who can support diverse learner needs. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a current Minnesota special education license and bring classroom management, presentation, and instructional technology skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of how you’ve handled instruction and behavior support.