Childcare Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

401(k)

9 holidays

8 days PTO

50% tuition discount for CDS children

Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,

PerkSpot discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Coaching and professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. in Southport, North Carolina is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. You will guide children through meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth.

As part of a collaborative teaching team, you will support families, serve as a positive role model, and help maintain a warm, safe, and engaging early childhood program.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Maintain safety, organization, and licensing ratio compliance.
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Job description

Lead Teacher - Southport, 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.

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