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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
We're Hiring! Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of St. Louis Park!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of St. Louis Park, 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.
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 starting pay range is $18.70 - $23.10 per hour, based on education and experience
Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program: This school also participates in the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program to provide financial compensation to eligible childcare providers.
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 Degree or CDA a must (BS or BA degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or related degree preferred)
Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Experience
2+ 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 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.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
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