Lead Infant & Preschool Teacher — Make a Difference

TGS Holdings, LLC; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

The Gardner School of Dedham is seeking passionate, qualified Infant & Preschool teachers to join our state-of-the-art learning environment in Dedham, MA. We support professional growth, family partnerships, and a caring, safe classroom culture.

Qualifications include EEC certification or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, and 1+ year in early childhood education. Competitive hourly pay and solid benefits are provided, with opportunities for advancement within our growing program.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's in Elementary/Education or related field; 9+ months experience preferred, or HS diploma with EEC certification and 36+ months experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• 1+ year of early childhood education experience; lead/co-lead preferred.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Intermediate PC skills and general admin tasks proficiency.

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, 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

CPR/First Aid

English fluency

Attendance reliability

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Elementary/Early Childhood Education or related

EEC Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

The Gardner School of Dedham is seeking passionate, qualified Infant & Preschool teachers to join our state-of-the-art learning environment in Dedham, MA. We support professional growth, family partnerships, and a caring, safe classroom culture.

Qualifications include EEC certification or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, and 1+ year in early childhood education. Competitive hourly pay and solid benefits are provided, with opportunities for advancement within our growing program.