Child Development Schools, Inc.
Location
Gadsden, Alabama
Salary
$14 - $15 / HOUR
The Lead Teacher plans and delivers age-appropriate lessons while maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment. They are responsible for documenting child development and building strong communicative partnerships with families.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass a background check. Completion of 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire is required.
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.
Pay and benefits
$14.00 - $15.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
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.
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