Childcare Lead Teacher (Columbus, GA)

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

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, and growth. You will guide children through meaningful experiences, plan engaging activities, and foster curiosity and kindness.

You will partner with families and work as part of a collaborative teaching team dedicated to nurturing safe, engaging early childhood education. The role emphasizes hands-on learning and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons for the classroom.
• Keep the classroom safe, organized, and compliant with licensing requirements.
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families.
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and conferences.
• Complete required documentation including attendance and assessments.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Observation

Family communication

Licensing compliance

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

Pay And Benefits

Pay: $14.00 - $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