Head Start Teacher

District Wide; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

West Baton Rouge Parish School System District Wide invites applications for a Head Start Teacher in Port Allen, Louisiana. The role involves planning and delivering instruction, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and collaborating with the principal and academics department.

The position is full-time, exempt, with a 182-day work year. Salary is listed at $53,074 per year, and the school system requires citizenship or work authorization. Application deadline is posted until filled.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform physical activities of standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement effective instruction with quality lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism by ongoing growth, supporting school activities/events, and fulfilling responsibilities.
• Maintain good attendance and follow the scheduled work hours.
• Keep accurate records, complete reports on time, and attend meetings as directed.

Job description

• Maintain good attendance

Head Start Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 4847659
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jun 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher

Department:

Academics

Salary Schedule:

Teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Days/Year:

182

Reports To:

Principal

Supervises:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction: The teacher plans and implements effective Instruction as evidenced by meeting the below requirements:

• Planning: The teacher develops and implements effective lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.

• Environment: The teacher establishes and maintains an effective learning environment.

• Professionalism: The teacher demonstrates professionalism by growing and developing professionally, reflecting on teaching, actively supporting school activities/events, and accepting school responsibilities.

• Other Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain good attendance
• Report to work on time and follow assigned work schedule
• Display professional ethics on and off duty
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Effectively communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to perform physical activities of standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting 10 pounds. (Lifting is sometimes required.)
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records
• Complete reports, paperwork, and other assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings as directed
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Participate in events related to the profession including but not limited to: open house, family nights, graduation, supervising co- and extracurricular events and other types of related activities as part of job duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Physical Demands:

Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

EVALUATION: Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with West Baton Rouge Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $53,074 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Barbara Burke
• 3761 Rosedale Road
• Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]