Lead Teacher - Infants, Toddlers and Preschool

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Swansboro, NC

15d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will create a classroom environment filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. You will guide children through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth, using hands-on activities, storytelling, and everyday learning moments. You will help 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 a member of a collaborative teaching team focused on making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun. The role involves planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons, maintaining a safe and organized 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 old. The organization is committed to high-quality developmental education and supporting families and communities. It also states a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities.

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; the employer will help the employee complete it.
• Demonstrate 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.

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 records, incident reports, and assessments.
• Support a warm, welcoming, engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment for children.

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.
• 50% tuition discount for the employee's 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree