Lead Two's Teacher: Inspire & Mentor Growth

The Gardner School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

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.