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Job Description
Lead Teacher Child Development Schools Arkansas - 3.0 Maumelle, AR Job Details Full-time $13 - $15 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Family collaboration in education High school diploma or GED Child safety supervision Safe environment creation Working with families Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Lead Teacher - Maumelle, AR Your role As 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 do:
Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities aligned with developmental milestones for the age group 1-5 Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements at all times Observe and document each child's development and communicate progress regularly with families Build strong, trust-based relationships with parents and caregivers through daily communication and scheduled conferences Collaborate with your co-teacher and center leadership to maintain consistency and quality across the program Complete required documentation including attendance, incident reports, and developmental assessments Pay and benefits
Pay:
$13- $15 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 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. #
CDSC Requirements:
Requirements At least 18 years old High school diploma or GED 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 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.
