Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher at The Gardner School of Oakbrook

• Lead and inspire the 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

• Competitive pay: $18.70-$23.10 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; professional development opportunities
• Career growth: ongoing professional development, training, and opportunities for advancement within our organization

• Education/Certification:
  • CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co‑lead experience preferred)
• Knowledge, Skills, and
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (required)
  • Regular and reliable attendance
  • Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks
  • 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 classroom leadership: speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
  • Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.