Lead Teachers

About Our New School

Our Maple Grove campus will feature:

• Purposefully designed classrooms with the latest in ECE tools and technology
• Dedicated enrichment and STEM spaces
• A warm, engaging, and professional environment built on our core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Making a Difference

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Teacher:

• 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: $18.70–$22.00 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, access to our company-sponsored CDA program, and a supportive, mission-driven culture

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience (Required)
• CDA or Associates Degree (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or related degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an Early Childhood Education setting (Required)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) (Required)
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (Required)
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks (Required)

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds
• 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 operate computer, phone, and other office equipment as needed
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation