Lead Preschool Teacher at The Gardner School

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Position Overview

The Gardner School of Central Park is seeking a warm, engaging, and experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to guide a classroom of young learners. You will help create a space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired every day. As a leader in the classroom, you will model curiosity, connection, and a commitment to making a positive impact on each child and family you support.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Range: $19.55–$24.15 per hour, based on experience and education

• Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Childcare tuition discount

  • Professional development and continued education support

  • Career growth opportunities within a high-quality preschool network

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll be part of a school that puts children first, celebrating each child’s growth and individuality

• You’ll work in a trust-filled environment where professionalism, honesty, and strong partnerships with families matter.

• You’ll have the opportunity to bring new ideas forward — we value creativity and innovation in the classroom.

• You’ll make a difference every day by helping children build confidence, friendships, and foundational skills.

• You’ll experience a collaborative, welcoming community where teachers are supported and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher / ECT qualification under Colorado Department of Early Childhood requirements

• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred; Associate degree or CDA required

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

• Understanding of early learning best practices and child development

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive, professional approach

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)

• Regular and reliable attendance.

Skills & Physical Requirements

• Ability to foster an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment

• Effective at adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs

• 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 classroom leadership including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships

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.