Childcare Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

9 company-paid holidays

8 days of PTO

50% tuition discount for CDS children

Annual tuition reimbursement up to 525

PerkSpot discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Coaching and professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. seeks a Lead Teacher to cultivate a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, and growth. You will guide children through meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and joy in a warm, safe environment.

You will partner with families and collaborate with the teaching team to ensure engaging, nurturing early childhood education that is fun and compliant with licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families.
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom you have been hired on for.
• Keep the classroom safe, organized, and compliant with licensing and ratio requirements.
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families regularly.
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences.
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and assessments.

Skills

Lesson planning

Child development knowledge

Communication with families

Classroom management

Job description

Your role

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Each day, you will guide children through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will shape a warm and welcoming environment where 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 an important part of our collaborative teaching team dedicated to making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom that you have been hired on for
• Keep the classroom safe, organized, and compliant with licensing and ratio requirements
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families regularly
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and assessments

Pay And Benefits

Pay: $14-$15 per hour, based on experience and education.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - offers professional and confidential services to help you and your loved ones quality of life.
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development