Infant Lead Teacher: Create Joyful Classrooms + Tuition Discount

Childcare Network; Chattanooga (TN); 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 own children

Tuition reimbursement for continued ed

PerkSpot discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools is hiring a Lead Teacher to create a welcoming classroom that fosters discovery, creativity, and growth. You will guide children through meaningful activities, plan lessons, and partner with families to support development.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with a teaching team in a licensed childcare setting. Compensation includes benefits, tuition discounts, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background check required.
• 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire.
• Genuine care for children and safety.
• Strong communication and family engagement.
• Physical ability for working with young children.
• ECE coursework/degree is a plus, but not required.

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

Skills

Strong communication

Observation & documentation

Relationship building with families

Planning and delivering age-typical学?

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework or degree (plus)

Job description

Child Development Schools is hiring a Lead Teacher to create a welcoming classroom that fosters discovery, creativity, and growth. You will guide children through meaningful activities, plan lessons, and partner with families to support development.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with a teaching team in a licensed childcare setting. Compensation includes benefits, tuition discounts, and ongoing professional development.