Prekindergarten Teacher
The Gardner School
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- Pay
- $21 to $26
- an hour
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 1
- 2 days ago
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About the company
The Gardner School
Education management · 501 to 1,000 employees
At The Gardner School of Cambridge , we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference.
What you'll do
- 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
What you need
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks
- Ability to lift up to ~60 lbs
- Education: a high school diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate
Key skills
EEC CertificationCPR/First Aid certificationIntermediate PC skillsgeneral administrative tasksearly childhood education experienceEnglish fluently
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Perks
- Health
- dental
- vision insurance
- paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- childcare tuition discount
- paid holidays
- professional development opportunities
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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 EEC Certified Teachers at The Gardner School of Cambridge !
The Gardner School of Cambridge is seeking passionate, qualified Teachers to join our Team. If you're dedicated to early childhood education and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, state-of-the-art learning environment, we'd love to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Prekindergarten Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Cambridge , we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence
Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference
Build meaningful relationships with families and children
Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity
Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $21.25-$26.25 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/Certification :
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related degree and 9+ months of previous experience working with children (preferred), or High School diploma with EEC Certification and 36+ months of previous experience working with children (required).
Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Experience :
1+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)
Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements :
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
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 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.
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.