Support Teachers

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
17-19 Hourly
Entry level
Edtech • Kids + Family
The Role
Support children by engaging in meaningful interactions, supervising and maintaining safety and classroom routines, assisting teachers during breaks or absences, following licensing and school policies, and helping with classroom organization and ratio adherence.
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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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in early childhood settings
  • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
  • Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry children (10 to 60 pounds)
  • Ability to bend, reach, and move freely between classrooms
  • Regular and reliable attendance
  • Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
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The Company
673 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

The Gardner School operates academically focused preschools and childcare centers for children from six weeks through age five. Its programs combine intentional early learning, experienced and caring teachers, peer interaction, and thoughtfully designed environments to support children’s growth, curiosity, confidence, and sense of belonging. The company serves families across multiple U.S. states through year-round early childhood education and full- and part-time childcare offerings.

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