Lead Two's & Pre-K Teacher: Inspire, Mentor & Grow

The Gardner School; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Gardner School of Warrenville is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire and guide early learners in our state-of-the-art preschool. You will lead the classroom with creativity, care, and high standards, while modeling our core values and building strong family relationships.

Qualified candidates have a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid certification, and 2+ years of teaching experience in early childhood settings. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven certification in CPR/First Aid is required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• CDA or Associate's degree with ECE coursework is required.
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field preferred with applicable coursework.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Early childhood education

Admin tasks

Communication with families

Education

CDA or Associate's degree with 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree with 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

PC skills

Job description

The Gardner School of Warrenville is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire and guide early learners in our state-of-the-art preschool. You will lead the classroom with creativity, care, and high standards, while modeling our core values and building strong family relationships.

Qualified candidates have a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid certification, and 2+ years of teaching experience in early childhood settings. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.