Childcare Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools • New Bern, NC

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About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will create a classroom focused on discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. You will guide children through meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth, while providing a warm, welcoming, safe, and supportive environment. You will be a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and a member of a collaborative teaching team committed to engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun early childhood education.

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 of age. The company is committed to high-quality developmental education, supporting families and communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate classroom lessons and activities.
• Keep the classroom safe and organized and comply with licensing and staff-to-child 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

• $300 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Nine company-paid holidays and eight days of paid time off.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree