Infant Classroom Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Clayton, NC

13d • $15 - $18

About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. You will guide infants through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth, shaping a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore.

You will serve as a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and an important member of a collaborative teaching team focused on making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun. The role includes planning age-appropriate lessons and activities, maintaining a safe and compliant classroom, observing and documenting children's development, communicating with families, and completing required records.

Child Development Schools is a childcare and early education provider with more than 270 centers across 11 states, serving over 30,000 children from six weeks to twelve years of age. The organization says it is committed to high-quality developmental education and supporting families and communities, as well as workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have an associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Be able to pass a background check.
• Complete 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire.
• Genuinely care for children and be committed to their safety and well-being.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families.
• Have the physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Nine company-paid holidays and eight days of PTO.
• 50% tuition discount for employees' own children enrolled at a Child Development Schools center.
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Access to PerkSpot discounts on major brands and services.
• Employee Assistance Program with professional and confidential services.
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree