Early Childhood Technician

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools in Harvey, Louisiana, seeks an Early Childhood Technician to support the operation of the Early Childhood Department and Collaborative. The role focuses on coordinating preschool registrations, screening applications for eligibility, and assisting with state reporting requirements such as TANF and LA 4.

Reports to the Director of Network Services; coordinates professional development and trainings for administrators, teachers, and staff.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and independent self-starter.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in general office work and use of computers.
• Data entry experience and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Google docs, etc.
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Integrity, initiative, and good moral character.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, parents, and community.
• Possess desirable attributes of personality, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• Ability to be visionary and strategic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans and participates in preschool registration for all Early Childhood Programs
• Reviews applications to determine eligibility for Early Childhood Programs
• Prioritizes, screens and distributes all telephone calls.
• Tracks and maintains numbers of all early childhood students placed at each site in the district.
• Coordinates Professional Development events for all Early Childhood related employees and theEarly Childhood Collaborative supporting partners including all preschool related trainings offered for administrators, teachers, para-educators. Prepare handouts, room reservation, sign-in sheets, etc.
• Assists Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs with thecompletion of all LDOE reports including but not limited to TANF, Child Count, LA 4, 8g, and B-3reports.
• Collaborates with the Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early ChildhoodPrograms to ensure program guidelines and budgetary compliance is met for both regular and Special Education Early Childhood Programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Office experience

Data entry

MS Word/Excel/Google Docs

Professionalism

Relationship building

Integrity

Communication with stakeholders

Strategic thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Early Childhood Technician

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This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5965372

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Description:

The Early Childhood Support Technician supports the operation of the coordinated efforts of the Early Childhood Department and Jefferson Parish Schools Early Childhood Collaborative. The Early Childhood Support Technician shall act as a representative of Jefferson Parish Schools and have the ability to communicate intelligently with all stakeholders and vendors regarding policies and procedures of the department.

Reports To: Director of Network Services

Scope of Responsibility:

• Organizes, plans and participates in preschool registration for all Early Childhood Programs
• Reviews applications to determine eligibility for Early Childhood Programs
• Prioritizes, screens and distributes all telephone calls.
• Tracks and maintains numbers of all early childhood students placed at each site in the district.
• Coordinates Professional Development events for all Early Childhood related employees and theEarly Childhood Collaborative supporting partners including all preschool related trainings offered for administrators, teachers, para-educators. Prepare handouts, room reservation, sign-in sheets, etc.
• Assists Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs with thecompletion of all LDOE reports including but not limited to TANF, Child Count, LA 4, 8g, and B-3reports.
• Collaborates with the Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early ChildhoodPrograms to ensure program guidelines and budgetary compliance is met for both regular and Special Education Early Childhood Programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement, and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• Detail-oriented and independent self-starter.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in general office work and use of computers.
• Data entry experience and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Google docs, etc.
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Integrity, initiative, and good moral character.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, parents, and community.
• Possess desirable attributes of personality, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• Ability to be visionary and strategic is essential.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the organization and administration of the school system.
• Working knowledge of Pre-K and early care and education systems.
• Bilingual.

Physical Involvement:

Sitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations, including locations not on the ground floor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• LILLIAN GUILBAULT
• STUDENT SUPPORT - PRE-K
• Email: [e-mail]