Lead Teacher

About the role

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, 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 your 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

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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• At least two years of experience working with children in an educational setting
• Valid state teaching license or ability to obtain one within six months of hire
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum
• Knowledge of child development theories and practices
• Experience with technology in the classroom

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Inclusive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule to support work-life balance

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support work-life balance