110 open roles
Lead Preschool Teacher
$44k to $55k
Against the Washington typical range
Job description
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 Union Row! We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Preschool Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility.
At The Gardner School of Union Row , 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 $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 : AA in ECE or related; or at least 60 credit hours/AA in any subject area with 12 credit hours in ECE; or enrollment in a degree program provided candidate holds CDA and earns AA within 4 years of hire date.
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 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. 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.
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