Lead Infant & Toddler Teachers

The Gardner School; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Minnesota Great Start program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Gardner School of Minnetonka is hiring a Lead Teacher for our Infant and Toddler programs. You will lead your classroom with warmth and creativity, mentor assistant teachers, and build strong relationships with families through open communication.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive, growth-minded preschool environment. Join us to make a difference in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associate’s in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in infant/toddler settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead your classroom with warmth, creativity, and excellence.
• Mentor assistant teachers and model school values.
• Build lasting relationships with families through communication and collaboration.
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support exploration and growth.
• Ensure classroom safety, compliance, and a joyful, nurturing environment.

Education

CDA or Associate’s in ECE

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.

The Gardner School — Minnetonka, MN

$19.00 – $23.00 per hour | Full-Time | CDA or Associate’s in ECE Required | Bachelor’s Preferred

We're Hiring! Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Minnetonka!

We have an exciting opportunity for Lead Teachers in our Infant and Toddler programs.

At The Gardner School of Minnetonka, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference.

Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

What You’ll Do

• Lead your classroom with warmth, creativity, and excellence
• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values
• Build lasting relationships with families through communication and collaboration
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support exploration and growth
• Ensure classroom safety, compliance, and a joyful, nurturing environment

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on education and experience
• Additional Compensation: Our school participates in the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program, providing financial support to eligible early childhood educators
• 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

If you’re passionate about nurturing young children and growing your career in early childhood education, come teach with us at The Gardner School of Minnetonka!

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.