Assistant Teacher

TGS Holdings, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,970 - 29,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TGS Holdings, LLC in Minneapolis is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing and developmental curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. This role is vital in creating a safe and supportive classroom environment that upholds The Gardner School’s core values.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a passion for early childhood education, and at least one year of experience with young children. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in early childhood education.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.
• Ability to engage actively throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Foster children's emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years

Intermediate PC skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma

Meets Minnesota state licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher

Job description

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: starting $17.40-$21.50 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 the organization, and a supportive mission-driven culture.
• Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program: financial compensation to eligible childcare providers.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Meets Minnesota state licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher; high school diploma required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Experience: 1+ years working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; 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.
• Active engagement throughout the day, including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to ~60 lbs.
• Ability to satisfy cognitive and interpersonal aspects of classroom leadership.
• Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.