Childcare Lead Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Holidays

PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools in Columbus, GA is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a warm, engaging classroom where children explore, discover, and grow.

You will plan age-appropriate activities, partner with families, and participate in ongoing professional development. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holidays, PTO, tuition discount, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication with families and team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom and meet licensing ratios.
• Observe and document child development and share progress with families.
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and conferences.
• Complete attendance, incident reports, and assessments as required.

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.

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 [AGE GROUP] classroom
• Keep the classroom safe, organized, and compliant with licensing and ratio requirements
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families regularlyBuild relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and assessments

Pay And Benefits

Pay: $14.00- $15.00 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