Job Description
Lead Teacher -- Clayton, 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 Toddler and Two's 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
Join Us and Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education!
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.