School Age Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

EAP

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a nurturing classroom that fosters discovery, creativity, and growth for students in the Before and After School program.

You will guide children through meaningful, hands-on activities, while partnering with families and supporting a collaborative teaching team. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining safety and licensing compliance, documenting development, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Completion of 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities for the Before and After School 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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building with families

Education

Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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 Before and After School 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.

• 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

Requirements

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.

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