Endeavor Schools·Charlotte, North Carolina
The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum while planning engaging activities to support cognitive, social, and emotional development. They must also ensure the safety and well-being of children while monitoring and documenting individual student progress.
Job Details Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future Come join us at Cranfield Academy Carmel as a Lead Teacher!
At Cranfield Academy Carmel, our educators brighten children’s lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves.
We offer a supportive environment for our teachers and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students.
As a Lead Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum, plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assess and documenting your student's progress.
We also help our employees build great careers.
With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our educators to ensure that they thrive.
How We Work for You: Competitive pay and benefits Childcare tuition discounts (based on individual school availability) Career development programs Opportunities for advancement Supportive work environment Relocation options at our 100+ schools nationwide What You Get to Do: Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children’s development and growth Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times Monitor children’s progress and development Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day Are You Qualified?
Whether or not you have experience working in schools, you may be qualified to work with us.
The most important quality is that you love working with children.
Some of our best educators have come from other fields, including customer service, healthcare, retail, and more!
If you have the following, we would love to speak with you: High School Diploma or equivalent, required AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field, strongly preferred NC Early Childhood Credential or equivalent, required Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members is required.
The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role.
About Endeavor Schools Cranfield Academy Carmel is part of the Endeavor Schools family.
With more than 100 schools in 14 states, Endeavor Schools is one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies.
We believe that there are many ways for children to learn, and that is why we provide schools with different educational styles and methods across the country.
Come be part of a team that prioritizes the success and wellbeing of our amazing employees!
Endeavor Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay Range USD $17.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma or equivalent and an NC Early Childhood Credential. An Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is strongly preferred.
Market context
Lead Teacher openings in North Carolina often reflect steady demand in licensed childcare settings, especially for candidates who can support classroom routines and family communication. This role is competitive because centers value prior licensed childcare experience, Early Childhood Education training, and the ability to pass a background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your diploma or GED and highlight any center-based experience in your application.