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Early Childhood Teachers
full-time•Oakbrook Terrace•$0k - $0k
About this role
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We're Hiring! Join our teaching team at The Gardner School of Oakbrook!
We have an exciting opportunity for Lead, Assistant, and Support Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Oakbrook, 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:
- Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence
- Collaborate with your teaching team 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: The starting pay ranges for each position are as follows:
Lead Teacher: $18.70–$23.10 per hour
Assistant Teacher: $16.55–$20.48 per hour
Support Teacher: $14.88–$18.38 per hour
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.
- 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:
- Lead Teacher: CDA or Associate's degree (required); Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree (preferred)
- Assistant & Support Teachers: High School Diploma (required)
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Experience:
- Lead Teacher: 2+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)
- Assistant & Support Teachers: 1+ years of early childhood education experience
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 including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships
- 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.
Pay Range:
$18.70 - $25.30What you'll do
- Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity and care while collaborating with your teaching team. Build meaningful relationships with families and children and maintain a joyful classroom environment.
About The Gardner School
An academically focused preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Since opening our first school in 2005, The Gardner School has grown to 40+ locations nationwide. Our purpose remains the same: to nurture children’s growth, curiosity, and love of learning in safe, inspiring environments.
That mission starts with our team. We support teachers and staff with training, collaboration, and a positive workplace so they can create meaningful experiences for every child. Families see more than a preschool, they see a trusted commitment to early learning and community, brought to life each day by our Team Members.
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