Assistant Teacher

6 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States The Gardner School Full time $17 - $21

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Gardner School is a state-of-the-art, educational program for young children and their families. We have a supportive environment for staff with competitive pay and benefits. Ideal candidates will have some college education and some experience with young children.

Responsibilities:

● Greet each child by name and acknowledge parents during drop off and pick up times daily.

● Ensure the safety of each child.

● Maintain confidentiality of school directives, curriculum and software.

● Read, understand and implement all policies and procedures of The Gardner School and all State Licensing Agencies.

● Maintain professional and positive relationships with the parents and coworkers.

● Advise the Director or Assistant Director of any supplies needed for the upcoming months.

● Follow the standards set forth for the conduct and responsibilities of all staff members who come in contact with children.

Hourly pay range is $17.40-$20.50, based on experience and qualification.

Perks for our Teachers:

● Paid vacation, holidays, birthday, and personal time.

● Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance.

● 401k/Roth plan with the company matching

● We strongly believe in promoting from within, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to grow within our privately-owned company.

Assistant Teacher Desired Skills and Experience:

  • One year professional experience
  • Must love working with children and have a loving and nurturing personality.
  • Excellent communication skills, including personal face-to-face communications with parents, staff, and children.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Computer literacy required.

Assistant Teacher Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS or BA degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or related degree preferred.
  • Intermediate PC skills
  • Possess a valid driver's license
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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