Assistant Infant Teacher

The Gardner School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 261,744 - 325,113; Full time

Job summary

The Gardner School in Cambridge is hiring an Assistant Infant Teacher to join a state-of-the-art preschool. You will assist the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum, support each child’s development, and collaborate with a professional teaching team.

We offer competitive pay, health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) with match, tuition discounts, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities as part of our growing organization.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• EEC Certification and a High School Diploma are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance to support emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintain respectful relationships with parents and families.

Skills

Childcare experience

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma

EEC Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

General administrative tools

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 Cambridge!We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Infant Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Cambridge, 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 DifferenceMaintain 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 $19.10-$23.60 per hour, based on education and experienceComprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunitiesCareer Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organizationQualifications:Education/Certification:High School Diploma, with current EEC Certification (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.