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Full Time Lead Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc.·Bryant, Arkansas

$13 - $15/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons while maintaining a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment. They must also observe child development, document progress, and build strong, communicative relationships with families.

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 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

$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

Qualifications

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
  • A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education and prior experience in a licensed childcare center are a plus, but not required. We hire for character and train for skill.

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.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development
  • Mentoring
  • Tuition discount

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$13 - $15/hr
Location
Bryant, Arkansas
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
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Hiring organization

Child Development Schools, Inc.

Established in 1988, Child Development Schools, Inc. operates as three early childhood education brands – Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide child care and early education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to 12 years in more...

Salary listed on 226 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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