Infant & Preschool Teachers

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

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 EEC Certified Teachers at The Gardner School of Dedham!

The Gardner School of Dedham is seeking passionate, qualified Teachers to join our Team. If you’re dedicated to early childhood education and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, state-of-the-art learning environment, we’d love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for Infant & Preschool Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Dedham , we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $21.25-$26.25 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: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization

Qualifications:

Education/Certification :

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related degree and 9+ months of previous experience working with children (preferred), or High School diploma with EEC Certification and 36+ months of previous experience working with children (required).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Experience :

• 1+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)

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.