Assistant Teachers

About the role

Join our team as an Assistant Teacher at The Gardner School of Minnetonka! We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Meets Minnesota state licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher (required).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Knowledge, Skills And Physical Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.
• 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.
• Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare tuition discount
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The starting pay range is $19.00-$20.50 per hour, based on education and experience.