Lead Preschool Teacher (Twos) ($18.50-$23.25/hr) - Now Hiring

Company: The Gardner School
Location: Naperville
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education The Gardner School Full-Time | $18.50 – $23.25 per hour Make a Difference Every Day Join The Gardner School and lead a classroom where children thrive, families feel supported, and teachers grow their careers. Pay & Perks - $18.50 – $23.50 per hour - Medical, dental, vision - 401(k) with match - Paid time off holidays - Childcare tuition discount - Career growth training ? What You’ll Do - Lead a two year old classroom with engaging, age-appropriate curriculum - Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment - Build strong relationships with children and families - Partner with your teaching team and school leadership ? What You Need - CDA or Associate’s Degree (required) - 1 years experience with young children - Strong communication and classroom management skills - Meet Illinois licensing requirements for Lead Teacher Why The Gardner School? - State-of-the-art schools - Supportive leadership team - A culture built on Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Making a Difference Company Description The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in 8 states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around them. Company Description The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in 8 states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy in those around them.

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