Childcare Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Denton, TX

3d • $14 - $15

About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will 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. You will help shape 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 enjoyable early childhood education.

The role focuses on a Toddler classroom. Lead Teachers plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities, maintain classroom safety and organization, observe and document children's development, communicate progress to families, and complete 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 ages six weeks to twelve years. The company states its commitment to high-quality developmental education, supporting families and communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 employer will help arrange this.
• 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 lessons and activities for the Toddler classroom.
• Keep the classroom safe and organized, and comply with licensing and ratio requirements.
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress regularly with families.
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences.
• Complete required documentation, including attendance, incident reports, and assessments.
• Help create a warm, welcoming environment that supports children's curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to provide engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun early childhood education.

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 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
• Education Level: High school or GED