Preschool Assistant Teacher — Growth, Impact & Benefits

The Gardner School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Gardner School of Midtown is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and activities in a state-of-the-art preschool. You will foster a caring classroom where children feel safe, supported, and curious.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), 1+ year of experience with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
• 1+ year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance supporting children’s emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching team and school leaders for consistency across classrooms.
• Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.

Skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Administrative tasks

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

The Gardner School of Midtown is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and activities in a state-of-the-art preschool. You will foster a caring classroom where children feel safe, supported, and curious.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), 1+ year of experience with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.