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The Gardner School

Lead Teacher

Powell, OH · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference * Build meaningful relationships with families and children * Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity

The Gardner School

Assistant Teacher

Powell, OH · On-site

$15.30 - $18.90/hr

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 ...

The Gardner School

Assistant Teacher

Powell, OH

$15.30 - $18.90/hr

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 ...

The Gardner School

Lead Preschool Teacher

Dublin, OH · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference * Build meaningful relationships with families and children * Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity

Spring Education Group

Preschool Teacher

Delaware, OH · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

A rewarding opportunity to shape children's first school experiences in a learning environment. If you're ready to inspire young minds, build lasting connections, and grow your career in early ...

Spring Education Group

Preschool Teacher

Hilliard, OH · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

A rewarding opportunity to shape children's first school experiences in a learning environment. If you're ready to inspire young minds, build lasting connections, and grow your career in early ...

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Lead Teacher

The Gardner School

Powell, OH • On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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The Gardner School rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 23 rated private schools and tutoring

Job description

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! Join our team as a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Powell!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Powell, we believe learning begins with love - for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, 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 starting pay range is $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: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • CDA; or Associate's or Bachelor's degree with at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Experience:

  • 2+ 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. (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
  • 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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