Assistant Teachers

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Gardner School of Midtown is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and activities in a state-of-the-art preschool. You will foster a caring classroom where children feel safe, supported, and curious.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), 1+ year of experience with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
• 1+ year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance supporting children’s emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching team and school leaders for consistency across classrooms.
• Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.

Skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Administrative tasks

Reliable attendance

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 Midtown!We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Midtown, 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 $15.30-$20.70 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: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, access to our company-sponsored CDA program, 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.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.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.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.