Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools in Maumelle, AR seeks a Lead Teacher to manage a classroom for children aged 1-5, providing a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.

You will plan age-appropriate lessons, observe development, document progress, and communicate regularly with families while collaborating with a co-teacher and center leadership to ensure consistency and high quality. This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities aligned with milestones for ages 1-5.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom meeting licensing and ratio requirements.
• Observe and document each child’s development and share progress with families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities aligned with developmental milestones for the age group 1-5
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements at all times
• Observe and document each child's development and communicate progress regularly with families
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with parents and caregivers through daily communication and scheduled conferences
• Collaborate with your co-teacher and center leadership to maintain consistency and quality across the program
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and developmental assessments

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Family communication

Collaboration

Job description

Lead Teacher -- Maumelle, AR

Your role

As a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will take ownership of a classroom and be the primary educator for the children and families in your care. Your day-to-day focus will be on creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where children develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities aligned with developmental milestones for the age group 1-5
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements at all times
• Observe and document each child's development and communicate progress regularly with families
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with parents and caregivers through daily communication and scheduled conferences
• Collaborate with your co-teacher and center leadership to maintain consistency and quality across the program
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and developmental assessments

Pay and benefits

Pay: $13-$15 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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