Assistant Toddler Teacher

The Gardner School; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Gardner School in Denver, CO is hiring an Assistant Toddler Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate curriculum for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. Join a state-of-the-art preschool where safety, love, and learning are everyday priorities, and where your nurturing approach helps children grow emotionally and socially.

The role offers competitive pay between $19.29 and $21.50 per hour based on education and experience, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, 401(k)

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Level 2 Colorado Shines required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• 1+ year of experience with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Ability to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Fluent English and strong communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance for emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and support daily routines.
• Collaborate with teaching team and school leaders.
• Demonstrate professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.

Skills

Passion for early childhood education

Strong communication with families

Team collaboration

English literacy

PC skills

Education

High school diploma

Level 2 Colorado Shines

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Assistant Toddler TeacherApply: Denver, CO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103154It'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 Central Park!**We have an exciting opportunity for an **Assistant Toddler Teacher** working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At **The Gardner School of Central Park**, 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 $19.29-$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 our growing organization, access to our company-sponsored CDA program, and a supportive, mission-driven culture. **Qualifications:****Education/Certification**:* High school diploma (required)* Level 2 Colorado Shines (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.* 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.* 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.*