Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers
About The Position
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 Naperville North! We have an exciting opportunity for Lead Infant and Preschool Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Naperville North, 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 $18.75-$23.10 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
Requirements
- Education/Certification: CDA, or Associate's degree with at least 6 credit hours in ECE (required)
- 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)
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
- Regular and reliable attendance. (Required)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (with at least 6 credit hours in ECE) (preferred)
- Experience: lead or co-lead experience preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
