Lead Teacher - Infants, Toddlers and Preschool

Child Development Schools; Selma (NC); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

401(k)

9 company-paid holidays

PTO

Tuition discount for CDS centers

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

EAP

Coaching & professional development

Résumé du poste

Child Development Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher in Selma, North Carolina to create a discovery-filled classroom. You will guide children through meaningful experiences, mentor families, and collaborate with a teaching team to provide nurturing, safe, and engaging early education.

The role requires planning lessons, maintaining licensing ratio compliance, documenting child progress, and building strong parent relationships.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom.

Formation

Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Strong communication skills

Ability to pass a background check

Ability to complete 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days

Safety-conscious and caring for children

Outils

N/A

Description du poste

Job Description

Lead Teacher - Selma, North Carolina

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 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: 15-18 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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Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Completion 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
• 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.