Lead Two's Teacher: Inspire & Mentor Growth

The Gardner School

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition discount
Professional development
Career growth

Job summary

The Gardner School Bucktown is hiring a Lead Two's Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool. You will lead a classroom with creativity, care, and excellence, mentor assistants, and build strong relationships with families and children.

Ideal candidates hold a CDA or Associate's with ECE hours or a Bachelor's in ECE, have 2+ years of early childhood experience, and are eligible to work in the U.S. We offer competitive pay, robust benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

  • CDA or Associate's degree with at least 6 credit hours in ECE (required); Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree with at least 6 credit hours in ECE (preferred)
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
  • 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead preferred)

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

Work eligibility in US
Attendance reliability
PC skills
Physical stamina
Communication skills

Education

CDA or Associate's degree with at least 6 credit hours in ECE
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree with at least 6 credit hours in ECE

Job description

The Gardner School Bucktown is hiring a Lead Two's Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool. You will lead a classroom with creativity, care, and excellence, mentor assistants, and build strong relationships with families and children.

Ideal candidates hold a CDA or Associate's with ECE hours or a Bachelor's in ECE, have 2+ years of early childhood experience, and are eligible to work in the U.S. We offer competitive pay, robust benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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