Certified or Lead Teacher (Hourly)

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

College of Human Sciences & Education Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool Certified or Lead Teacher - Preschool Programs Certified Teacher: This is a classroom teaching position and is responsible for the care and education of a group of infant, toddler or preschool aged children. Job Responsibilities 35% Teaching 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 • 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 35% Planning, Documentation And Assessment Responsibilities • 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 15% Communication Responsibilities • 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 15% Professional Responsibilities • 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 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Certified Teachers are hired with a bachelor's degree and a Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent in another state. If the candidate only possesses the minimum qualification of a bachelor's degree, the candidate will be hired as a Lead Teacher. At which point the teaching certificate is obtained, the candidate will be advanced to the certified teacher title. Certified Teachers must have a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate prior to hire or must provide the equivalent from another state and be eligible for a Louisiana certificate, which must be completed within 60 days of hire. Lead Teacher: This is a classroom teaching position and is responsible for the care and education of a group of infant, toddler or preschool aged children. Job Responsibilities 35% Teaching 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 • 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 35% Planning, Documentation And Assessment Responsibilities • 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 15% Communication Responsibilities • 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 15% Professional Responsibilities • 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 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, these positions shall be subject to alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67. 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).This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Teachers are hired with a bachelor's degree and a Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent in another state.
• Certified Teachers must have a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate prior to hire or must provide the equivalent from another state and be eligible for a Louisiana certificate, which must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, these positions shall be subject to alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
• 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).
• This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.
• 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.

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.
• 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

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time