Assistant Infant & Toddler Teachers

The Gardner School; Naperville (IL); In loco; USD 23.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

The Gardner School in Naperville, IL is seeking an Assistant Infant & Toddler Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with developmentally appropriate activities. You will foster a loving, safe classroom environment and assist with parental communication.

Role requires 1+ year of childcare experience, High School diploma, CPR/First Aid, and ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Competenze

• High school diploma required; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• 1+ year experience with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; report writing.
• Capable of lifting up to 60 lbs and active engagement throughout the day.

Mansioni

• Assist the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom and daily routines.
• Support relationships with parents and families.
• Collaborate with teaching team and school leaders for consistency.
• Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

1+ year childcare

Team collaboration

Safe classroom practices

Formazione

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid certification

Strumenti

PC skills

Descrizione del lavoro

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 an Assistant Teacher at The Gardner School of Naperville North!We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Infant & Toddler 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:Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that align with each child’s developmental needs.Offer nurturing guidance that supports each child’s emotional and behavioral development.Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a DifferenceMaintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms.Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.What We Offer:Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $16.55-$20.48 per hour, based on education and experienceComprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunitiesCareer Growth: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, access to our company-sponsored CDA program, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.Qualifications:Education/Certification:High school diploma (required).Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)Experience:1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements:Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)Regular and reliable attendance.Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.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 read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.