Job detail
Lead Teachers
The Gardner School
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/17/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$20 - $24 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Lead and inspire a classroom environment while mentoring assistant teachers to uphold the school's core values. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons while maintaining safety and building meaningful relationships with families.
Requirements summary
Requires a cda or associate's degree in early childhood education with at least 6 credit hours in ece, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of early childhood education experience and current cpr/First aid certification.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationMentoringInterpersonal skillsCPR certificationSafety complianceAdministrative tasksLesson planningChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationFirst aid certification
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Childcare tuition discount