Early Childhood Teachers

Join Our Teaching Community at The Gardner School of Eagan! We are always excited to connect with passionate Early Childhood Education professionals who are interested in joining our team. At The Gardner School of Eagan, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. If you’re looking for a state-of-the-art preschool environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, we welcome you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence
• Collaborate with your teaching team 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

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Regular and reliable attendance
• 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
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
  • Lead Teacher: CDA or Associate's degree (required); Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)
  • Assistant & Support Teachers: High School Diploma (required)
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Experience:
  • Lead Teacher: 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)
  • Assistant & Support Teachers: 1+ years of early childhood education experience

Pay

We offer competitive starting wages for all positions:

• Lead Teachers: $18.70 to $23.10 per hour
• Assistant Teachers: $16.55 to $20.48 per hour
• Support Teachers: $14.88 to $18.38 per hour

Final compensation is determined based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

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