Support Teacher

About the role

We're Hiring! Join our team as a Support Teacher at The Gardner School of River North. We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Teacher working in our state-of-the-art facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
• Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.
• Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Aid in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $16.60 - $19.40 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: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Mets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, and move freely between classrooms
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare tuition discount
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The pay range for this position is $16.60 - $19.40 per hour, based on education and experience.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.