Assistant Teacher

About the role

We're Hiring! Join our team as an Assistant Teacher at The Gardner School of Minneapolis. We believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Aid 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.

Qualifications

• Meets Minnesota state licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher.
• High school diploma (required).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
• 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.
• Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting pay range is $17.40-$21.50 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.
• The Gardner School participates in the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program to provide financial compensation to eligible childcare providers.

Pay

Starting pay range is $17.40-$21.50 per hour, based on education and experience.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.