Childcare Lead Teacher- Float

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Fort Worth, TX

17d • $14 - $15

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 children 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 be a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and part of a collaborative teaching team focused on engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun early childhood education. This is a float position with hours of 12:00–6:30 PM.

The role includes planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities, maintaining a safe and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements, observing and documenting children’s development, communicating progress to families, building relationships with parents, and completing attendance, incident, and assessment documentation.

Pay is $14–$15 per hour, based on experience and education. Child Development Schools operates more than 270 centers across 11 states and serves over 30,000 children from six weeks to twelve years old. The company states that it is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Complete 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire; the company will help employees complete it.
• Genuine care for children and commitment to their safety and well-being.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with families.
• 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 in a float position.
• 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, and life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability.
• 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 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