Lead Teacher: Inspire Young Minds in Preschool

The Gardner School; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; 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 of Manassas is hiring a Lead Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool team. You’ll lead in a lively classroom, inspire children, and foster a love of learning in a caring, professional environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, CPR/First Aid, and 2+ years of lead or co-lead experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years of early childhood education experience; lead or co-lead preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the 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.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Mentoring staff

Parent communication

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office/PC skills

Job description

The Gardner School of Manassas is hiring a Lead Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool team. You’ll lead in a lively classroom, inspire children, and foster a love of learning in a caring, professional environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, CPR/First Aid, and 2+ years of lead or co-lead experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven culture.