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Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers

The Gardner School·Plymouth, Minnesota

$19 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

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.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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.

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

What We Offer

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.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

  • CDA or Associate's degree (required); Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Childcare tuition discount

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $23/hr
Location
Plymouth, Minnesota
Posted
Aug 13, 2026
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Hiring organization

The Gardner School

An academically focused preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Since opening our first school in 2005, The Gardner School has grown to 40+ locations nationwide. Our purpose remains the same: to nurture children’s growth, curiosity, and love of learning in safe, inspiring...

Salary listed on 93 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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