The Gardner School·Lombard, Illinois
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities while providing nurturing guidance to support children's development. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment while fostering positive relationships with families and team members.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
• 1+ years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
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
Market context
In Illinois, assistant teacher openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in early childhood settings, where programs look for dependable support in infant and preschool classrooms. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly want a high school diploma, experience with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, and CPR/First Aid readiness. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience and certification status before applying.