Assistant Teachers

The Gardner School; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; 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 is hiring an Assistant Teacher for our Arlington location. This full-time role supports the Lead Teacher by implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, while maintaining a safe, engaging classroom aligned with our core values.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k) with company match, childcare tuition discount, paid holidays, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• 1+ years experience with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance supporting each child’s emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe classroom and support daily routines.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing approach

Team collaboration

Attendance reliability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

PC skills

Job description

## Assistant TeachersApplylocations: Arlington, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102720It'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 Arlington!**We have an exciting opportunity for **Assistant Teachers** working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At **The Gardner School of Arlington**, 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 starting pay range is $18.25-$22.58 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 or equivalent. (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.*