Assistant Teacher

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Join the Founding Team at Our Brand-New Preschool in Chelmsford, MA!

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? The Gardner School is opening a new, state-of-the-art preschool in Chelmsford, MA this April, and we’re HIRING NOW for passionate educators and leaders. APPLY NOW to join our founding team as an Assistant Teacher!

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:

Our Chelmsford 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

• Beautiful, brand-new facility where your work truly shines

What You’ll Do As An Assistant Teacher:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that align with each child’s developmental needs.

• Offer nurturing guidance that supports each child’s emotional and behavioral development.

• Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference

• Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.

• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.

• Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms.

• Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $19.10-$23.60 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: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma (required); EEC-certification (preferred)

• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

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.

• 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.

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