Lead Teacher - Infants, Toddlers and Preschool

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Clayton, NC

15d • $15 - $18

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, using hands-on activities, storytelling, and everyday learning moments to create a warm, 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 engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun early childhood education.

The role involves planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities, maintaining a safe and organized classroom that complies with licensing and ratio requirements, observing and documenting children’s development, sharing progress with families, communicating with parents daily and through scheduled conferences, and completing attendance, incident, and assessment documentation. Pay is $15–$18 per hour, based on experience and education.

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 this training.
• 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 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.
• Guide children through meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth.
• Help create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Nine company-paid holidays and eight days of PTO.
• 50% tuition discount for employees' 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED