Support Teacher

Join Our Founding Team at Our Brand-New Preschool in Plymouth, MN!

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.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? The Gardner School is opening a new, state-of-the-art preschool in Plymouth, MN this November, and we're HIRING NOW for passionate educators and leaders NOW to join our founding team!

If you have a desire and passion to make a difference in the lives of children and parents, The Gardner School is the place for you.

About Our New School:

Plymouth campus will feature:

• Purposefully designed classrooms with the latest in ECE tools and technology
• Dedicated enrichment and STEM spaces
• A warm, engaging, and professional environment built on our core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Making a Difference

Why Join The Gardner School?

• Competitive pay and benefits (medical benefits, 401K, and discounted tuition)
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, mission-driven culture
• Beautiful, brand-new facility where your work truly shines

The hourly pay range is $15.75-$18.00 based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this school participates in the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program to provide financial compensation to eligible childcare providers! We offer full medical benefits, 401k, and discounted tuition.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support & Child Engagement
• Assist with diapering, feeding, transitions, and learning activities
• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development
• Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences
• Environment & Operational Support
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine
• Support setup and cleanup of materials and classroom activities
• Report supply needs or safety concerns to the leadership team
• Provide support and assistance throughout the school.
• Assist with special projects
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership
• Follow classroom routines and directions from Lead or Assistant Teachers
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude
• Safety & Licensing Compliance
• Supervise children and maintain safety standards
• Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations
• Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 6 months experience working with children preferably in an early childhood settings required
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, and move freely between classrooms
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students' physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in 8 states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around.

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.