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Assistant Two's & Preschool Teachers

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Lombard, IL, USA
17-21 Hourly
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Lombard, IL, USA
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Assist the lead teacher with age-appropriate curriculum, classroom activities, child development, hygiene, sanitation, and daily routines for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Provide nurturing emotional and behavioral guidance, build respectful family relationships, collaborate with teaching staff, and maintain a safe, organized classroom. The role requires active engagement, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift up to approximately 60 pounds.
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We're Hiring! Join our team as an Assistant Teacher at The Gardner School of Yorktown!

We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Two's & Preschool Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Yorktown, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

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-$20.50 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:

  • High School Diploma (required); AA in ECE or related (preferred); or CDA (preferred).

  • 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.

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

The Gardner School Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

1525 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, United States, 60640

The Gardner School Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA Office

250 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire, United States, 60069

The Gardner School Lombard, Illinois, USA Office

98 Yorktown, Lombard, United States, 60148

The Gardner School Naperville, Illinois, USA Office

3040 Reflection Dr. , Naperville, United States, 60564

The Gardner School Northbrook, Illinois, USA Office

2380 Waterview Drive, Northbrook, United States, 60062

The Gardner School Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, USA Office

17W642 E. Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace, United States, 60181

The Gardner School Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Office

1285 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, United States, 60173

The Gardner School Warrenville, Illinois, USA Office

28W611 Ferry Road, Warrenville, United States, 60555

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