Lead Preschool Teacher

The Gardner School; Washington (District of Columbia); 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

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Gardner School is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher for our Union Row location. You will lead a preschool classroom with creativity, care, and excellence, while mentoring assistant teachers and modeling our core values.

Build strong relationships with families and children, plan engaging lessons, and ensure a safe, joyful learning environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within our growing organization.

Qualifications

• AA in ECE or related; or 60 credit hours/AA with 12 ECE hours; or enrollment in a degree program with candidate holds CDA and AA within 4 years of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence
• Mentor assistant teachers and model core values
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Classroom leadership

Education

AA in ECE or related

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! Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Union Row!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Preschool Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Union Row, 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 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 starting pay range 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

• AA in ECE or related; or at least 60 credit hours/AA in any subject area with 12 credit hours in ECE; or enrollment in a degree program provided candidate holds CDA and earns AA within 4 years of hire date.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Experience

• 2+ 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.