Childcare Lead Teacher
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, including hands-on activities, storytelling, and everyday learning moments. You will help shape 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 a member of a collaborative teaching team focused on making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun. The position is in New Bern, North Carolina, and pays $15–$18 per hour based on experience and education. A $300 sign-on bonus is offered. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; a 401(k); nine company-paid holidays and eight days of PTO; a 50% tuition discount for their own children enrolled at a CDS center; up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education; access to PerkSpot discounts; an Employee Assistance Program; and coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development. Child Development Schools is a childcare and early education provider with more than 270 centers across 11 states, serving over 30,000 children ages six weeks to twelve years. The organization is committed to high-quality developmental education and supporting families and communities, as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
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 classroom lessons and activities.
- 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.
- Support a warm, welcoming classroom where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to learn and explore.
- Serve as a positive role model for children and collaborate with the teaching team.
Benefits
- $300 sign-on bonus.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k).
- Nine company-paid holidays.
- Eight days of PTO.
- 50% tuition discount for the employee's 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 (EAP).
- Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
