Infant & Preschool Teacher — EEC-Certified Growth

The Gardner School; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Gardner School of Dedham is hiring EEC Certified Teachers to join our infant and preschool classrooms. Join a state-of-the-art learning environment where your love for teaching and dedication to children’s growth are valued and supported.

We offer competitive hourly pay based on education and experience, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related field, plus 9+ months of teaching experience; or High School diploma with EEC Certification and 36+ months of experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Experience in early childhood education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence.
• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children.
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment.

Skills

Early childhood education

Lesson planning

Classroom leadership

Mentoring assistants

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Elementary or Early Childhood Education

EEC Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

The Gardner School of Dedham is hiring EEC Certified Teachers to join our infant and preschool classrooms. Join a state-of-the-art learning environment where your love for teaching and dedication to children’s growth are valued and supported.

We offer competitive hourly pay based on education and experience, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth within a growing organization.