Assistant Infant & Preschool Teachers

The Gardner School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Gardner School of Nashville is hiring an Assistant Infant & Preschool Teacher to join our state-of-the-art facility. We value love-led learning and offer a supportive environment where ideas are valued and growth is encouraged.

Join a mission-driven preschool that emphasizes children first, trust, and innovation. This role includes competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for early childhood education.
• Ability to use basic computer applications for classroom tasks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with families.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance for children's emotional and behavioral development.
• Model The Gardner School values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, Make a Difference.
• Maintain respectful relationships with parents and families.
• Keep classroom clean, organized, and safe; support routines and hygiene.
• Collaborate with teaching team and school leaders for consistency.
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.

Skills

Passion for ECE

PC skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

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 Teacher at The Gardner School of Nashville!

We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Infant & Preschool Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Nashville , 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 pay range for this position is $15.30-$20.70 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 (required).
• 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.