Childcare Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition discount for children

Tuition reimbursement for continued ed

PerkSpot discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher in High Point, NC to create a nurturing infant classroom and support a collaborative teaching team. You will plan engaging lessons, document child development, and communicate regularly with families to foster growth and trust.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance with licensing and ratios, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, benefits-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons for infants.
• Ability to maintain licensing requirements and class-size ratios.
• Strong communication with families and collaboration with team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the Infant 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 regularly
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and assessments

Skills

Infant classroom teaching

Classroom management

Family communication

Observation & documentation

Job description

Lead Teacher -- High Point, North Carolina

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 Infant 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 regularly
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and assessments

Pay And Benefits

Pay: 15-18 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