Childcare Lead Teacher

Childcare Network; Kirkland (NC); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

EAP

Coaching & development

Résumé du poste

Child Development Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher in Wilmington, North Carolina. You will create a classroom that fosters discovery and growth, guiding children through hands-on activities and storytelling to build curiosity, confidence, and kindness.

You will partner with families and collaborate with a teaching team to provide a safe, nurturing early education experience. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining licensing standards, documenting development, and communicating

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Complete 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Keep classroom safe, organized, and compliant with licensing and ratios.
• Observe and document child development and share progress with families.
• Communicate with parents and schedule conferences.
• Complete attendance, incident reports, and assessments.

Connaissances

Early childhood education

Communication skills

Family engagement

Formation

Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education

Outils

Background check

Description du poste

Job Description

Lead Teacher - Wilmington, 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 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. $300 Sign On Bonus

• 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

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Completion of 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire (we will help you get there)
• Genuine care for children and a commitment to their safety and well‑being
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families
• Physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children
• We hire for character and train for skill.

About Child Development Schools

Child Development Schools is a childcare and early education provider with 270+ centers across 11 states, serving over 30,000 children ages six weeks to twelve years. We are committed to providing high-quality developmental education and supporting the families and communities we serve.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.