Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher for Jet Dr in Fort Walton Beach, FL. You will guide an early childhood classroom with discovery, storytelling, and hands-on activities, fostering curiosity, confidence, and kindness.

You will partner with families, document children's development, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment in compliance with licensing. Strong communication and a passion for early childhood education are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and ability to pass background check.
• High School Diploma or GED required; childcare coursework helpful.
• Completion of 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom.
• Keep the classroom safe and compliant with licensing and ratios.
• Observe and document each child's development and share progress with families.
• Communicate with parents through daily updates and conferences.
• Complete attendance, incident reports, and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Lead Teacher: Jet Dr- Fort Walton Beach, FL

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 hand-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

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background checkCompletion 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
• A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education and prior experience in a licensed childcare center are a plus, but not required. 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.