Lead Two's Teacher - Inspire and Mentor Preschool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Childcare tuition discount

Job summary

The Gardner School of Northbrook is seeking a Lead Two’s/Lead Teacher to guide a warm, developmentally appropriate classroom and foster a lifelong love of learning. You will lead with creativity, care, and high expectations in a state-of-the-art preschool.

You’ll mentor assistants, build strong relationships with families, plan engaging lessons, and ensure safety and compliance in a joyful learning environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits await.

Qualifications

• CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with 6 ECE credits.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead/co-lead preferred).
• Eligibility 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: Children First, Trust, Innovation, 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

Classroom leadership

Family engagement

Professional communication

Education

CDA or Bachelor’s/Associate in ECE

6 ECE credit hours

Job description

The Gardner School of Northbrook is seeking a Lead Two’s/Lead Teacher to guide a warm, developmentally appropriate classroom and foster a lifelong love of learning. You will lead with creativity, care, and high expectations in a state-of-the-art preschool.

You’ll mentor assistants, build strong relationships with families, plan engaging lessons, and ensure safety and compliance in a joyful learning environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits await.