Certified or Lead Teacher (Hourly)

Louisiana State University

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a classroom teaching position responsible for the care and education of a group of infant, toddler, or preschool-aged children. The role involves planning and implementing daily programs, creating a safe and engaging learning environment, and fostering positive child development. It also includes documentation, assessment, communication with families, and professional development. Certified Teachers are hired with a bachelor's degree and a Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent. If a candidate only has a bachelor's degree, they will be hired as a Lead Teacher and advanced to Certified Teacher upon obtaining the certificate. Certified Teachers must have a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate prior to hire or provide an equivalent from another state, which must be completed within 60 days of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate prior to hire or equivalent from another state (must be completed within 60 days of hire for Certified Teacher role)
Must be able to sit/sit on the floor, stoop, kneel, crouch and stand for extended periods of time.
Capable of lifting, holding children and/or items that weigh 20 to 40lbs or more and possibly to different parts of the building on occasion.
Must be capable of completing daily housekeeping tasks (sweeping, removing trash, washing materials and food prep).
Must comply with Department of Education criminal background check and fingerprinting.
Physical & drug screening are required.
National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04.
Must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent in another state (for Certified Teacher role)

Responsibilities

Plan and implement the daily program under the direction of the Admin Team
Plan DAP activities for students in a safe, creative, and inviting learning environment
Implement routines/transitions consistently and effectively
Prepare the learning environment so it is ready upon arrival, which includes rotating learning materials when appropriate
Maintain a clean and orderly physical environment
Uses appropriate guidance strategies that contribute to a positive classroom environment
Participate in activities with children
Reinforce positive behavior and speaks with children using positive phrases and tone
Plan with intentionality that’s based upon students’ interests, development needs and culture using the Reggio Emilia philosophy
Prepare, outside of class time, educational materials required to implement the daily activity plan
Turn in weekly plans to Admin on Thursdays
Capture various forms of documentation for students' TS Gold portfolios
Encourage and plan activities for parent involvement
Seek partnerships with families
Remain tactful when discussing children
Maintain open communication (verbally and written) with parents of each child in order to better foster the growth and development of their children
Complete Family Conference Forms for Fall and Spring
Respond to families in a timely manner utilizing the school wide communication platform app
Bring any concerns regarding student behavior/academics to Admin
Collaborate with agencies to work on goals and objectives for individual children. (Not applicable for all teaching staff, only those who worked with outside agencies)
Attend required Professional Development days, as well as any other trainings deemed necessary by Admin that improves one's performance
Maintain confidentiality of children, parents, and fellow staff members
Accept feedback from supervisors and uses it to improve job performance
Appropriately shares information with other staff members, parents, visitors, and observers
Other duties as assigned