The Gardner School·Blue Ash, Ohio
Engage children in meaningful interactions while supporting assistant teachers during breaks or absences. Maintain classroom cleanliness, safety standards, and professional communication with leadership.
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Join our team as a Support Teacher at The Gardner School of Blue Ash!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility.
At The Gardner School of Blue Ash, 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 $13.80-$18.70 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). 1+ year(s) experience in early childhood settings (required). 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.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in early childhood settings. Candidates must be able to lift up to 60 pounds and possess or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
In Ohio, support teacher openings are often driven by steady demand for classroom and childcare support staff, especially in settings that need reliable day-to-day assistance. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED plus teaching experience, while an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and longer experience can strengthen your candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on classroom support and schedule flexibility.