Assistant Two's Teacher
The Gardner School · Warrenville, IL · 1 wk ago
Training$16.55–$20.48/hrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that align with each child’s developmental needs.
- Offer nurturing guidance that supports each child’s emotional and behavioral development.
- Model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference
- Maintain respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.
- Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
- Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency and support across classrooms.
- Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: The starting pay range is $16.55-$20.48 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, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High school (required). Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Experience: 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Knowledge, Skills And Physical Requirements:
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Passion for early childhood education and a nurturing, joyful approach to care.
- 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.
- Interest in growing within a supportive, mission-driven preschool environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.