Assistant Four's Teacher

The Gardner School; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Gardner School of Louisville is seeking an Assistant Four's Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool. You will support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate activities, helping each child develop skills in a loving, engaging environment.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with professional development opportunities and a mission-driven culture that values growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA or 2 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• 1+ years of experience with children age 6 weeks to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Offer nurturing guidance supporting each child’s emotional and behavioral development.
• Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
• Maintain respectful relationships with parents and families.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting routines, hygiene, and sanitation.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or 2 year degree in Early Childhood Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

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 an Assistant Four's Teacher at The Gardner School of Louisville!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Four's Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Louisville, 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

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that align with each child’s developmental needs.
• Offer nurturing guidance that supports each child’s emotional and behavioral development.
• Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference
• Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms.
• Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $15.30-$18.90 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, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• CDA or 2 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related (preferred).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Experience

• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Knowledge, Skills And Physical Requirements

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.
• 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.
• Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.
• 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.