Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Hodgson Memorial Dr location in Savannah, GA. You will design engaging lessons, guide young learners, and partner with families to support growth in a warm, nurturing classroom environment.

You will attend to safety, licensing compliance, and documentation, while collaborating with a team to provide high-quality early childhood education. This is a full-time on-site position with strong benefits and tuition support.

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

Job description

Lead Teacher: Hodgson Memorial Dr- Savannah, GA

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.

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: [PAY RANGE] 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