Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers

TGS Holdings, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 28,240 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

TGS Holdings, LLC, seeks a dedicated Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Herndon. This role involves leading and inspiring a classroom, mentoring assistant teachers, and creating engaging lesson plans for young children. The position promotes a nurturing environment and embodies the core values of Children First, Trust, and Innovation.

We offer competitive pay ranging from $20.50 to $25.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and ample opportunities for career growth within our organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of early childhood education experience, preferably in a lead role.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence.
• Mentor assistant teachers and uphold The Gardner School’s core values.
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.

Skills

Creativity

Mentorship

Communication

Team Collaboration

Lesson Planning

Education

CDA or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Herndon. We have an exciting opportunity for Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers working in our State‑of‑the‑Art facility.

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: $20.50 - $25.00 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: CDA or Associate’s degree (required); Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Experience: 2+ years of early childhood education experience, with 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 approximately 60 lbs.
• Ability to fulfill cognitive and interpersonal aspects of a classroom leadership role, including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in eight states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately‑owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around.