Job Description
Lead Teacher -- Denton, TX
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 a variety of classrooms ranging from Infants to School Agers.
- 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: $14-$16 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