Lead Toddler Teacher

The Gardner School; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); In loco; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

The Gardner School of Oak Brook is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool. You will lead a classroom, mentor assistants, and build strong partnerships with families while delivering developmentally appropriate lessons that foster curiosity and joy.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven culture. Join a team passionate about early childhood education and making a difference every day.

Competenze

• CDA or Associate's degree required; Bachelor's in ECE preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead preferred).

Mansioni

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence.
• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School's core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children.
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment.

Conoscenze

Classroom leadership

Interpersonal communication

Curriculum planning

English fluency

Team mentoring

Formazione

CDA or Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Its 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 a Lead Teacher at The Gardner School of Oak Brook!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Toddler Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Oak Brook, 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:

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence
• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School's core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $18.70-$22.00 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 :

• CDA or Associate's degree (required); Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Experience :

• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)

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.