Assistant Teachers

TGS Holdings, LLC; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 22,799 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid time off

Job summary

TGS Holdings, LLC is seeking an Assistant Teacher for The Gardner School of Yorktown. In this role, you will assist the Lead Teacher with curriculum implementation, offer guidance to support children's development, and maintain positive relationships with families.

The position offers a competitive salary starting from $16.55–$20.50 per hour, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven preschool environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.
• Ability to complete physical tasks including lifting up to ~60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Model core values and maintain positive relationships with parents.
• Ensure a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years

CPR/First Aid certification

Intermediate PC skills

Engagement in classroom activities

Education

High School Diploma

AA in Early Childhood Education or related

CDA certification

Job description

Assistant Teacher – The Gardner School of Yorktown. Join our experienced teachers in a state‑of‑the‑art preschool where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported.

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: starting pay range is $16.55–$20.50 per hour, based on education and experience.
• Sign‑On Bonus: $500 ($250 after 30 days of active employment, and $250 after 90 days of active employment, eligibility and participation rules apply).
• 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.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 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.
• 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.