Assistant Teachers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

The Gardner School is hiring an Assistant Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool team in Yorktown. You will work closely with the Lead Teacher to implement age-appropriate curriculum and create a nurturing, engaging classroom environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

We value family relationships and professional growth. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within our growing organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; higher education preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification current or willingness to obtain.
• 1+ year experience with children 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Intermediate PC skills and general administrative tasks.
• Ability to perform essential classroom functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance for emotional and behavioral development.
• Model The Gardner School's core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, Make a Difference.
• Maintain respectful relationships with parents and families.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom and daily routines.
• Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders.
• Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset.

Skills

PC skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma (required)

AA in ECE or related (preferred)

CDA (preferred)

Job description

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 Yorktown!

We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Yorktown, 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 Difference
• Maintain 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-$20.50 per hour, based on education and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma (required); AA in ECE or related (preferred); or CDA (preferred).
• 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.
• 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