Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a nurturing classroom filled with discovery and growth. You will guide school-age children through engaging activities, document progress, and collaborate with families for ongoing development.

You will serve as a trusted partner to families and a positive role model within a collaborative teaching team dedicated to engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun early education.

Qualifications

• Plans and delivers age-appropriate activities and lessons.
• Maintains safe, organized classrooms compliant with licensing and standards.
• Documents child development observations and shares progress with families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the school age 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

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Parent communication

Documentation

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 school age 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: $12.00-$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
  
  

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