The Gardner School·Milton, Georgia
Lead and inspire a classroom environment while mentoring assistant teachers to uphold core values. Build meaningful relationships with families and children while planning developmentally appropriate lessons.
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Join the Founding Team at Our Brand-New Preschool in Milton, MA!
Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?
The Gardner School is opening a new, state-of-the-art preschool in Milton, MA this fall, and we’re HIRING NOW for passionate educators and leaders.
APPLY NOW to join our founding team as a Lead Teacher!
If you have a desire and passion to make a difference in the lives of children and parents, The Gardner School is the place for you.
About Our New School: Our Milton campus will feature: Purposefully designed classrooms with the latest in ECE tools and technology Dedicated enrichment and STEM spaces A warm, engaging, and professional environment built on our core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Making a Difference What You’ll Do As a Lead Teacher: 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
Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $21.25-$26.25 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: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related; or High school diploma plus EEC Lead Teacher Certification and 36 months experience. 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.
Requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, or a high school diploma with EEC Lead Teacher Certification and 36 months of experience. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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