Lead Teacher

TGS Holdings, LLC; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,761 - 31,822; 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 hiring a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of St. Louis Park. This key role in our preschool focuses on nurturing children's love for learning while mentoring assistant teachers and engaging with families.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $18.70 to $23.10 per hour depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or CDA required; preference for BS/BA in Education.
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity and care.
• Mentor assistant teachers and model core values.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children.
• Plan engaging, appropriate lessons for children.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Time Management

Education

Associate's Degree or CDA

BS/BA in Elementary or Early Childhood Education

Job description

We’re Hiring! Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of St. Louis Park. This role plays a key part in a state‑of‑the‑art preschool where learning begins with love for children, teaching, and making a difference.

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: $18.70 – $23.10 per hour based on education and experience.

Supplementary Compensation: Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program for eligible childcare providers.

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

• Associate’s Degree or CDA required (BS/BA in Elementary Education, 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 preferred).
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
• Ability to actively engage throughout the day—including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to ~60 lbs.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions of a classroom leadership role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.