Support Teacher

About the role

We're Hiring! Join our team as a Support Teacher at The Gardner School of Midtown. We have an exciting opportunity for Support Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility.

What You’ll Do

• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
• Aid with diapering, feeding, transitions, and learning activities.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
• Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
• Aid in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and joyful classroom environment.
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $13.75 - $17.00 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: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent (required). Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Mets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements.
• Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Physical 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.

Benefits

The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.