Childcare Lead Teacher

Pay

Pay: 15-18 per hour, based on experience and education.

Benefits

• Full-time Employees Receive Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - offers professional and confidential services to help you and your loved ones quality of life. Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development

About the role

You will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Each day, you will guide children through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them. You will serve as a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and an important part of our collaborative teaching team dedicated to making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the Infants, Toddler or Preschool classroom
• Keep the classroom safe, organized, and compliant with licensing and ratio requirements
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families regularly
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and assessments

Requirements

Commensurate with experience and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Valid state teaching license or ability to obtain one within six months
• Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passing background check and criminal history review

Skills

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
• Knowledge of child development theories and best practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - offers professional and confidential services to help you and your loved ones quality of life. Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development

Schedule

Full-time position.

Child Development Schools

Child Development Schools is a childcare and early education provider with 270+ centers across 11 states, serving over 30,000 children ages six weeks to twelve years. We are committed to providing high-quality developmental education and supporting the families and communities we serve. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.