Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Benton, AR

4d • $13 - $15

About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will create a classroom environment centered on discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. You will guide children through meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth, using hands-on activities, storytelling, and everyday learning moments to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive space.

You will partner with families, serve as a positive role model for children, and collaborate with the teaching team to make early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun. The specific classroom age group is not provided in the posting.

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 old. The organization describes a commitment to high-quality developmental education and support for families and communities, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able to pass a background check.
• Complete 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire; the employer will help facilitate this.
• Show genuine care for children and commitment 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.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the 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 for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Nine company-paid holidays and eight days of PTO for full-time employees.
• 50% tuition discount for employees' own children enrolled at a CDS center.
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Access to PerkSpot discounts on major brands and services.
• Employee Assistance Program offering professional and confidential services.
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED