Lead Infant, Toddler, & Two's Teachers
About The Position
The Gardner School of Schaumburg is hiring Lead Teachers for Infant, Toddler, and Two's classrooms at its state-of-the-art preschool. The Lead Teacher leads a classroom with creativity, care, and excellence; mentors assistant teachers; builds meaningful relationships with children and families; and plans engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, and joyful classroom environment while modeling the school's core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference. The school describes its culture as supportive and mission-driven, with opportunities for professional growth, advancement, and training. The position requires at least two years of early childhood education experience and the stated education or certification qualifications. Teachers must be able to actively engage throughout the day and fulfill the cognitive, interpersonal, communication, and physical requirements of classroom leadership.
Requirements
- CDA or Associate's 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.
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
- Able to actively engage throughout the day, including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to approximately 60 pounds.
- Able to fulfill classroom leadership's cognitive and interpersonal requirements, including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships.
- Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.
- Able 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, with at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
- Lead or co-lead early childhood education experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the 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 and training.
- Opportunities for advancement within the growing organization.
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
