Support Teacher

The Gardner School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Gardner School in Nashville is hiring a Support Teacher at the Midtown campus. You will engage children, assist with diapering, transitions, and learning activities, and help maintain a joyful, organized classroom.

We offer competitive pay ($13.80–$18.70/hour), comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, tuition discounts, and opportunities for career growth within our growing organization. A high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certification are required or obtaining upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements.
• Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
• Assist with diapering, feeding, transitions, and learning activities.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
• Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
• Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Interpersonal skills

Engage children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification or willingness

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

We're Hiring! Join our team as a Support Teacher at The Gardner School of Midtown!

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Midtown, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

What You’ll Do

• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
• Assist with diapering, feeding, transitions, and learning activities.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
• Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
• Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $13.80 - $18.70 per hour, based on education and experience
• 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

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements.

Experience

• Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Physical Requirements

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks. (Required)
• 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 a classroom leadership including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.