Assistant Teacher - Children's Center

Louisiana State University; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Louisiana State University—Alexandria Children's Center is hiring an Assistant Teacher to supervise and support daily activities for preschoolers and toddlers. You will assist the lead teacher, help implement the curriculum, and ensure the safety and well-being of every child in your care.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, reporting concerns to the director, communicating with parents, and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and ability to pass a Child Care Background Check.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR licensure required.
• Previous experience in childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Know the names and ages of all children in your care at any given time.
• Report to the director any special needs or problems of individual children or cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
• Assist lead teacher with curriculum planning and daily program implementation.
• Prepare bulletin boards and visuals with children’s art or lesson themes; participate in feeding and diapering as needed.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly classroom; communicate with parents daily about activities and needs.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings; contribute to team-teaching and school events.

Skills

Childcare experience

Background check clearance

Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Education

Minimum age 18

Job description

About Us:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Teacher - Children's Center

Position Type:

Other

Academic Department:

LSUA FA - ChildCtr - Daycare (Sarah Grace Corley (00066261))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

LSUA Children's Center Job Description Job Title: Assistant Teacher - Children's Center Position Description: Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group. Know at all times how many children are in your care Know the names and ages of all children in your care at any given time Report to the director any special needs or problems of individual children Report to the director any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect Assist assigned Teacher in any way possible, which may include, but is not limited to: Planning curriculum with lead teacher Implementing daily program for class Preparing bulletin boards and other visuals with children’s art or lesson theme materials Changing diapers, helping student potty, and applying any medications Plating, dispersing, and helping feed students’ breakfast, lunch, and snack Keeping classroom clean, neat, and orderly Vacuuming and mopping classrooms and cleaning restrooms Communicating with parents daily about needs and activities of the child Documenting daily activities, any incidents, and any other necessary information Attend in-service workshops to complete at least 12 hours of continuing education hours each licensing year and as the director sees necessary Assume temporary responsibilities of a teacher in case of their absence Be familiar with all center policies and procedures, as well as early childhood licensing regulations Attend staff meetings, evaluations, parent conferences, team-teaching meetings, and school family functions Assist with other duties as needed or as assigned by the teacher and/or director

Required Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older Must be able to pass a Child Care Background Check Must be able to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR licensure Previous experience in childcare preferred

Additional Job Description:

Competencies: None Special Instructions: Background check is required for hire. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or [e-mail]. Please attach all transcripts or certificates to your application for proof of education and training. Skills Needed: Preferred Skills: Posting Date: August 12, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSUA 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! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [e-mail] LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.