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We're looking for passionate Support Teachers to join our team at The Gardner School of Nashville!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Be part of a warm, engaging, and professional environment built on our core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Making a Difference
Work in a modern facility designed to support high-quality learning
Enjoy a supportive environment that values experience and contributions
Access resources and tools to implement developmentally appropriate programs
Grow professionally with recognition, encouragement, and support for your goals
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families

Why Join The Gardner School?

Competitive pay and benefits (medical benefits, 401K with employer matching, paid time off and holiday pay, and discounted tuition)
Ongoing professional development and training, with opportunities for advancement
Supportive, mission-driven culture
Beautiful, state-of-the-art facility where your work truly shines

The hourly pay range for this position is $13.80-$18.70, based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with diapering, feeding, transitions, and learning activities.
Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
Report supply needs or safety concerns to the leadership team.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.

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.

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.

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