Assistant Infant & Preschool Teacher — Nurture & Grow

TGS Holdings, LLC; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Gardner School of Edina is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our infant and preschool classrooms. Join a state-of-the-art facility where care, curiosity, and growth are valued daily.

You’ll support the Lead Teacher with developmentally appropriate activities and foster a loving, safe learning environment for young children. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must meet Minnesota licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher; High school diploma with 12 quarter credits; CDA or Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; regular attendance.
• Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
• Active engagement throughout the day including standing, floor activities, bending, and lifting up to ~60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• 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 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.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Experience with children

Minnesota licensing requirements

Intermediate PC skills

Regular attendance

No sponsorship required

Education

High school diploma + 12 quarter credits

CDA or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

The Gardner School of Edina is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our infant and preschool classrooms. Join a state-of-the-art facility where care, curiosity, and growth are valued daily.

You’ll support the Lead Teacher with developmentally appropriate activities and foster a loving, safe learning environment for young children. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.