Assistant Infant Teacher

The Gardner School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth

Job summary

The Gardner School of Cambridge is hiring an Assistant Infant Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool. You will support the Lead Teacher, implement age-appropriate activities, and help maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

We seek a candidate with 1+ year of experience with children 6 weeks to 5 years old, a High School Diploma with EEC Certification, CPR/First Aid, and a passion for early childhood education. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with current EEC Certification required.
• CPR/First Aid certification current or willingness to obtain.
• 1+ year of experience with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provide nurturing guidance for emotional/behavioral development.
• Model core 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 team to ensure consistency across classrooms.
• Maintain professional, team-oriented mindset.

Skills

Childcare passion

Nurturing approach

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma with EEC Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

PC skills

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 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 $19.10-$23.60 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 :

• 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.