Lead Infant & Two's Teachers
About The Position
The Gardner School of River North is hiring Lead Infant & Two's Teachers to work in its state-of-the-art preschool. The role leads a classroom with creativity, care, and excellence; mentors assistant teachers; builds relationships with children and families; plans engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons; and maintains a safe, compliant, joyful classroom environment. Teachers model the school's core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference. The school describes a supportive, mission-driven culture, ongoing professional development and training, and advancement opportunities. The starting pay range is $19.50–$24.15 per hour, based on education and experience.
Requirements
- CDA or an associate degree with at least 6 credit hours in early childhood education.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
- At least 2 years of early childhood education experience.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
- Ability to stand, sit on the floor, bend, and lift up to approximately 60 pounds throughout the day.
- Ability to fulfill classroom leadership duties involving speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships.
- Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension sufficient to communicate 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree.
- Lead or co-lead early childhood education experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Access to a company-sponsored CDA program
- Supportive, mission-driven culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
