Assistant Toddler and Preschool Teachers

The Gardner School; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 18.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

The Gardner School is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our River North team in Chicago. You will support the Lead Teacher with age-appropriate activities for toddlers and preschoolers, help implement curriculum, and contribute to a loving, safe classroom environment.

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid certification, and 1+ years of experience with children.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• 1+ years of experience with children 6 weeks to 5 years is preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Provide nurturing guidance supporting emotional and behavioral development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and support daily routines.

Conoscenze

Patience with children

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Strumenti

CPR/First Aid certification

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 River North!** We have an exciting opportunity for **Assistant Toddler and Preschool Teachers** working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At **The Gardner School of River 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 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 $17.40-$21.50 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:** 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 or equivalent (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.* 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.* 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.*