Lead Teacher- Preschool

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The Gardner School — Louisville, KY
$17.00-$21.00 per hour | Full-Time | BA in Early Childhood Education Preferred

The Gardner School of Louisville is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Pre-K Teacher to inspire our oldest preschool learners and prepare them for kindergarten success. In this role, you'll create a warm, engaging classroom environment while implementing a developmentally appropriate, academically focused curriculum.

• Lead and inspire your 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 that spark curiosity

• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment

• Competitive Pay: $17.00 – $21.00 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:

• Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience (Required).

• Associate's degree or CDA required

• BS or BA degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or related degree preferred

​Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in an early childhood education setting (Required)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of child development principles and early childhood education best practices. (Required)
• Excellent communication, leadership, time management and organizational skills. (Required)
• Ability to create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) (Required).
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
• Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks. (Required)
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear, think, communicate, concentrate, learn, and work.
• Ability to operate computer, phone, and other office equipment as needed.
• 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.