Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher -- Little Rock 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 development#CDSC