Support Teacher

The Gardner School; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gardner School in Nashville is seeking a dedicated Support Teacher to assist classroom teams and ensure a nurturing learning environment for young children.

The role focuses on engaging students, maintaining routines, and supporting lead teachers with daily tasks. A high school diploma is required, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements.
• 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 read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
• Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.
• Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Nashville!We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Nashville, 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:Key ResponsibilitiesEngage children in meaningful interactions that support development.Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences.Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.Supervise children and maintain safety standards.Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.What We Offer:Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $13.80-$17.05 per hour, based on education and experienceComprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunitiesCareer Growth: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, access to our company-sponsored CDA program, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent (required).Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred.CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements.Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements:Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)Regular and reliable attendance.Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.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 read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.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.