Assistant Teacher (Infant & Preschool) – Growth & Impact

The Gardner School; Naperville Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Gardner School in Naperville, IL is seeking an Assistant Infant & Preschool Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate activities and curriculum. You will help nurture emotional and behavioral development while maintaining a safe classroom and positive relationships with families.

We offer competitive hourly pay, health/dental/vision coverage, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, tuition discounts, holidays, and ongoing professional development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Support daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to ensure consistency across classrooms.
• Engage with children, families, and staff in a professional, team-oriented manner.

Skills

Nurturing approach

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Basic PC skills

Administrative tasks

Job description

The Gardner School in Naperville, IL is seeking an Assistant Infant & Preschool Teacher to support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate activities and curriculum. You will help nurture emotional and behavioral development while maintaining a safe classroom and positive relationships with families.

We offer competitive hourly pay, health/dental/vision coverage, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, tuition discounts, holidays, and ongoing professional development opportunities within a