Lead Teacher

Kids Inn Child Care Center; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Inn Child Care Center in Southlake, TX is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to guide our classroom, mentor staff, and ensure smooth center operations. You will lead daily activities, implement age-appropriate curricula, and support families in understanding student progress.

The ideal candidate has a CDA credential or ECE degree, experience as a lead teacher, and strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with staff and families. This role is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR and First Aid certified (training can be suggested)
• Must pass background check and FBI fingerprinting
• Lead teacher or early childhood education experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and routines
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum
• Support and mentor assistant teachers
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment
• Communicate with families about student progress
• Assist with classroom coverage in director’s absence
• Follow licensing requirements and center policies
• Help ensure proper documentation and compliance
• Check children in and out
• Handle communication with parents on-site and on the phone

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CDA credential

Early Childhood Education degree

Education equivalency

Job description

Kids Inn Child Care Center is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. Our mission is to foster the growth and development of young minds through engaging activities and personalized care.

Kids Inn Child Care Center is looking for exceptional individuals to fill our team. If you enjoy being a difference maker in a child’s life and love spending your time with children, we are searching for caring, positive & dedicated teachers who have a passion for making a big impact in a kid’s life. Our team provides a supportive & fun environment.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Teacher to guide and support our classroom, mentor team members, and help ensure smooth center operations. The Lead Teacher plays a key role in curriculum implementation, classroom leadership, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead daily classroom activities and routines

Plan and implement age‑appropriate curriculum

Support and mentor assistant teachers

Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment

Communicate with families about student progress and needs

Assist with classroom coverage in director’s absence

Follow licensing requirements and center policies

Help ensure proper documentation and compliance

Check children in and out

Handle communication with parents on-site and on the phone

Candidate Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be CPR and First Aid certified (training can be suggested for you)

Must be able to lift upto 40 pounds

Must be able to pass the background check and FBI fingerprinting check

Qualifications:

CDA credential, Early Childhood Education degree, or equivalent

Previous experience in early childhood or a lead teacher role

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families

Passion for working with children and supporting their development