Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher -- Maumelle, ARYour roleAs a Lead Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will take ownership of a classroom and be the primary educator for the children and families in your care. Your day-to-day focus will be on creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where children develop socially, emotionally, and academically.What You Will DoPlan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities aligned with developmental milestones for the age group 1-5Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements at all timesObserve and document each child's development and communicate progress regularly with familiesBuild strong, trust-based relationships with parents and caregivers through daily communication and scheduled conferencesCollaborate with your co-teacher and center leadership to maintain consistency and quality across the programComplete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and developmental assessmentsPay and benefitsPay: $13- $15 per hour, based on experience and education.Full-time Employees ReceiveMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability401(k)9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS centerUp to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued educationAccess to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and servicesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - offers professional and confidential services to help you and your loved ones quality of life.Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional developmentAbout Child Development SchoolsChild 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.#CDSC