Lead Preschool Teacher - Shape Young Minds

The Gardner School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; 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 Nashville is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire classrooms with creativity, care, and excellence. You will mentor assistants and model our core values while building strong relationships with families and children.

Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons, maintain a joyful, safe classroom, and ensure compliance with all policies. Join a mission-driven team focused on making a difference in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• 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)
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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

Classroom leadership

Mentoring staff

Curriculum planning

Safety and compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

CDA or Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Gardner School in Nashville is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire classrooms with creativity, care, and excellence. You will mentor assistants and model our core values while building strong relationships with families and children.

Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons, maintain a joyful, safe classroom, and ensure compliance with all policies. Join a mission-driven team focused on making a difference in early childhood education.