Lead Teacher - Inspire and Mentor at New Preschool

The Gardner School; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

The Gardner School in Bannockburn, IL invites you to join as a Lead Teacher at our brand-new preschool. Lead classrooms with creativity, care, and excellence while mentoring assistants and modeling our core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.

Engage families and children with developmentally appropriate lessons, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to a warm, professional learning environment designed for growth and discovery.

Qualifications

• Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence.
• Mentor assistant teachers and model core values.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children.
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

PC skills

Administrative tasks

English fluency

Education

CDA or Associates with 6 credits in ECE

Bachelor’s in Elementary or ECE or related field with 6 credits in ECE (preferred)

Job description

The Gardner School in Bannockburn, IL invites you to join as a Lead Teacher at our brand-new preschool. Lead classrooms with creativity, care, and excellence while mentoring assistants and modeling our core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.

Engage families and children with developmentally appropriate lessons, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to a warm, professional learning environment designed for growth and discovery.