Assistant Infant & Preschool Teachers at TGS Holdings, LLC — Nashville, TN

We're Hiring! Join our team as an Assistant Teacher at The Gardner School of Nashville!

We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Infant & Preschool Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Nashville, 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

• 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 pay range for this position is $15.30-$20.70 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).
• 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.

• 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.