Infant & Preschool Teachers

About the Role

The Gardner School of Dedham is seeking passionate, qualified Teachers to join our team. We have an exciting opportunity for Infant & Preschool Teachers working in our state-of-the-art facility. If you're dedicated to early childhood education and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive learning environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At The Gardner School of Dedham, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position 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: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Associates or Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related degree and 9+ months of previous experience working with children (preferred), or High School diploma with EEC Certification and 36+ months of previous experience working with children (required).

Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Experience: 1+ 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 classroom leadership including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation