The Gardner School·Lake Elmo, Minnesota
The Assistant Infant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom environment. They are responsible for fostering positive relationships with families and ensuring daily routines and hygiene standards are met.
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Join our team as an Assistant Teacher at The Gardner School of Lake Elmo!
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Infant Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility.
At The Gardner School of Lake Elmo, 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: Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that align with each child’s developmental needs.
Offer nurturing guidance that supports each child’s emotional and behavioral development.
Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.
Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms.
Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.
Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $16.55-$19.50 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.
Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent. (required). Meets Minnesota state licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher. Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet Minnesota state licensing requirements for an Assistant Teacher. At least one year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years is required, along with current CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
In Minnesota, teaching assistant openings are commonly driven by school staffing needs and student support demands, especially for candidates who can meet state or accreditation education and experience requirements. These roles can be competitive because schools look for dependable, energetic people who can actively support children indoors and outdoors while handling physical activity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight child-focused experience in your application.