Infant Assistant Teacher — Nurture Young Minds & Grow

The Gardner School; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 of Brentwood in Tennessee is seeking an Assistant Infant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and nurturing care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and a passion for early childhood education; CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable after hire. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Offer nurturing guidance supporting children's emotional and behavioral development.
• Model core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, Make a Difference.
• Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teaching team to ensure consistency across classrooms.

Skills

Early childhood education passion

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Administrative tasks

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Gardner School of Brentwood in Tennessee is seeking an Assistant Infant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and nurturing care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and a passion for early childhood education; CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable after hire. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.