Lead Teachers - New School

The Gardner School•Bannockburn, IL

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Gardner School is hiring a Lead Teacher for its new preschool in Bannockburn, Illinois, scheduled to open in early winter. The Lead Teacher will lead and inspire a classroom, mentor assistant teachers, build relationships with children and families, and create a safe, engaging environment grounded in the school’s values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Making a Difference. The role includes planning developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity and maintaining classroom safety and compliance. The new campus will include purposefully designed classrooms with early childhood education tools and technology, as well as dedicated enrichment and STEM spaces. The school describes its environment as warm, engaging, and professional.

Requirements

Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
Have a CDA, or an associate degree with at least 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
Have at least 2 years of professional experience in an Early Childhood Education setting.
Hold CPR and First Aid certification, or be willing to obtain them.
Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Have intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children and infants weighing 10 to 60 pounds.
Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently enough to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.
Be able to operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field, with at least 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education.