Lead Infant, Toddler, & Two's Teachers
The Gardner School•Schaumburg, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Gardner School of Schaumburg is hiring Lead Infant, Toddler, & Two's Teachers for its state-of-the-art preschool. Lead teachers guide their classrooms with creativity, care, and excellence, support assistant teachers, and build meaningful relationships with children and families. They plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and maintain a safe, compliant, and joyful classroom environment. The school describes its culture as supportive and mission-driven, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Requirements
- CDA or 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.
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
- Able to stand, sit on the floor, bend, and lift up to approximately 60 pounds during the day.
- Able 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.
- 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 field, with at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
- Lead or co-lead teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the classroom with creativity, care, and excellence.
- Mentor assistant teachers and model the 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.
- 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
