Lead Teacher

TGS Holdings, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,932 - 33,269; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TGS Holdings, LLC is seeking a Lead Teacher for The Gardner School of Minneapolis to inspire and support students in a state-of-the-art preschool environment. The ideal candidate will uphold our core values and build strong relationships with families.

This position requires a CDA or Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and 2+ years of early childhood education experience. We offer competitive pay ranging from $19.55 to $24.15 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of early childhood education experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity and care.
• Mentor assistant teachers and uphold core values.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons.

Skills

Creativity

Mentoring

Relationship building

Classroom management

Education

CDA or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lead Teacher – The Gardner School of Minneapolis

We’re hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom in our state‑of‑the‑art preschool. You’ll inspire and support students and staff, uphold our core values, and build strong relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: CDA or Associate’s degree (required); Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co‑lead preferred)
• Experience working with specific age group
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks
• 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 classroom leadership, including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $19.55 – $24.15 per hour, based on education and experience
• Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program participation
• 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 within our organization

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.