Lead Teacher - Infants, Toddlers and Preschool

Child Development Schools • Sneads Ferry, NC

14d • Onsite

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 encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth, using hands-on activities, storytelling, and everyday learning moments. You will help provide a warm, welcoming, safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children can explore and learn. You will also serve as a partner to families, a positive role model for children, and a member of a collaborative teaching team.

The position involves planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities, maintaining a safe and organized classroom in compliance with licensing and ratio requirements, observing and documenting children's development, and communicating with families about children's progress. You will also complete attendance records, incident reports, assessments, and other required documentation. The role requires physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children.

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 with completion.
• 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 records, incident reports, and assessments.
• Help create a warm, supportive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for children.
• Collaborate with the teaching team and serve as a positive role model for children.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree