Lead Preschool Teacher — Inspire, Mentor & Grow

The Gardner School; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; 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 in Andover, MA is opening a new state‑of‑the‑art preschool and is hiring passionate Lead Teachers to join the founding team. You will lead classrooms, mentor staff, and build lasting relationships with families while delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.

The role emphasizes safety, joy, and a commitment to our core values. Qualifications include a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (or HS diploma with EEC Lead Teacher Certification and 2+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in ECE or related field, or HS diploma with EEC Lead Teacher Certification and 3+ years of experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead preferred).
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to lift up to ~60 lbs and engage in active classroom leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence.
• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children.
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment.

Skills

English fluency

Classroom leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related

HS diploma + EEC Lead Teacher Certification + 36 months experience

Job description

The Gardner School in Andover, MA is opening a new state‑of‑the‑art preschool and is hiring passionate Lead Teachers to join the founding team. You will lead classrooms, mentor staff, and build lasting relationships with families while delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.

The role emphasizes safety, joy, and a commitment to our core values. Qualifications include a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (or HS diploma with EEC Lead Teacher Certification and 2+