Assistant Preschool Teacher Jobs in Chicago | The Gardner School
Overview
You will support the Lead Teacher in a state-of-the-art preschool, delivering age-appropriate curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. You will foster emotional growth through nurturing guidance, while modeling the school's core values of Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference. Your role ensures a safe, clean classroom, partnering with families and collaborating with a dedicated team. Starting pay is $16.55-$20.48 per hour, with benefits like health insurance, 401(k) match, and tuition discount.
What You'll Do7
- 1Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum based on each child's developmental needs.
- 2Provide nurturing guidance that supports emotional and behavioral development.
- 3Model The Gardner School's core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
- 4Build respectful, supportive relationships with parents and families.
- 5Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom by supporting daily routines, hygiene, and sanitation.
- 6Collaborate with teaching team members and school leaders to ensure consistency across classrooms.
- 7Uphold a professional, team-oriented mindset at all times.
Requirements8
- 1High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- 31+ years working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- 4Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- 5Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks.
- 6Physical ability to stand, sit on the floor, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs.
- 7Cognitive and interpersonal skills for classroom leadership: speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationships.
- 8Passion for early childhood education with a nurturing, joyful approach to care.
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