Lead Infant & Preschool Teachers

Lead Teacher (Lead Infant & Preschool) – The Gardner School of Naperville North What You’ll Do: 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 What We Offer: Competitive Pay: $18.75–$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; and professional development opportunities Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization Qualifications: Education/Certification: 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) 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 (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 role (speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr TGS Holdings, LLC