Assistant Teacher - Infant/Toddler

About the role

The Gardner School is a state-of-the-art, educational program for young children and their families. We have a supportive environment for staff with competitive pay and benefits. Ideal candidates will have some college education and some experience with young children.

Responsibilities

• Greet each child by name and acknowledge parents during drop off and pick up times daily.
• Ensure the safety of each child.
• Maintain confidentiality of school directives, curriculum and software.
• Read, understand and implement all policies and procedures of The Gardner School and all State Licensing Agencies.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with the parents and coworkers.
• Advise the Director or Assistant Director of any supplies needed for the upcoming months.
• Follow the standards set forth for the conduct and responsibilities of all staff members who come in contact with children.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, birthday, and personal time.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance.
• 401k/Roth plan with company matching.
• Strong belief in promoting from within, rewarding teachers with opportunities to grow within the privately-owned company.

Desired Skills and Experience

• One year professional experience.
• Must love working with children and have a loving and nurturing personality.
• Excellent communication skills, including personal face-to-face communications with parents, staff, and children.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer literacy required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or related degree preferred.
• Intermediate PC skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.