The Gardner School·Minnetonka, Minnesota
Lead the classroom with creativity while mentoring assistant teachers and modeling core values. Build strong relationships with families and create developmentally appropriate lesson plans to support student growth.
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The Gardner School — Minnetonka, MN $19.00 – $23.00 per hour | Full-Time | CDA or Associate’s in ECE Required | Bachelor’s Preferred We're Hiring!
Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Minnetonka!
We have an exciting opportunity for Lead Teachers in our Infant and Toddler programs.
At The Gardner School of Minnetonka, 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 your classroom with warmth, creativity, and excellence Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values Build lasting relationships with families through communication and collaboration Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support exploration and growth Ensure classroom safety, compliance, and a joyful, nurturing environment
Competitive Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on education and experience Additional Compensation: Our school participates in the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program, providing financial support to eligible early childhood educators 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: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization If you’re passionate about nurturing young children and growing your career in early childhood education, come teach with us at The Gardner School of Minnetonka! 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 Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. A Bachelor's degree is preferred for this position.
Market context
In Minnesota, lead infant and toddler teacher openings often reflect steady demand in child care centers and early learning programs, especially for candidates with the right credentials. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a CDA or an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, and the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match. Before applying, compare the schedule and classroom expectations against your credential level, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.