The Gardner School·Arlington, Virginia
Support teachers are responsible for engaging children in meaningful developmental activities and assisting assistant teachers with classroom routines. They must also maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment while adhering to all licensing regulations.
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Join our team as a Support Teacher at The Gardner School of Arlington!
We have an exciting opportunity for full-time and part-time Support Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility.
At The Gardner School of Arlington, 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: Key Responsibilities Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences.
Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.
Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.
Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $16.40-$20.20 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.
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 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.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and meet all state-specific licensing requirements. Previous experience in early childhood settings is preferred, and a CPR/First Aid certification is required or must be obtained.
Market context
In Virginia, support teacher roles are typically tied to steady demand in early childhood and classroom settings, especially where schools and centers need dependable staff who can meet licensing requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with prior early childhood experience and CPR/First Aid certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensing status and certification details before applying.