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$32k – $38k per year
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In office (Chicago)
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.

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The Gardner School is an American private preschool and childcare company offering academically focused early childhood education for children from six weeks old through prekindergarten and junior kindergarten. It operates school campuses in metropolitan areas of Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, Minnesota and Massachusetts, including Chicago suburbs such as Naperville, Schaumburg and Northbrook as well as Nashville, Brentwood, Powell and Herndon. It hires lead and assistant teachers for infant, toddler, two-year-old, preschool and prekindergarten classrooms, support teachers and certified early childhood educators for individual schools.

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.

We're Hiring! Join our team as a Support Teacher at The Gardner School of North Center!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of North Center, 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.

What You’ll Do:

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
  • Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences.
  • Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
  • Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
  • Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.
  • Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
  • Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
  • Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $16.60-$19.40 per hour, based on education and experience
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities
  • Career Growth: Ongoing professional development and training, opportunities for advancement within our growing organization, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
  • Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, reach, and move freely between classrooms.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

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