Lead Teacher

Louisiana State University; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking a Lead Teacher for LSUA Children’s Center. The role focuses on supervising children, implementing curriculum, and maintaining a safe learning environment on-site in Alexandria.

The position requires CPR/First Aid training and ongoing education, with duties including parent communication, documentation, and adherence to licensing policies. Benefits and background checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as members of a group
• Plan and implement curriculum in detail for assigned classes, with team-teacher if applicable
• Arrange for classroom excursions and/or field trips
• Enhance the room with appropriate bulletin boards, pictures, children’s art work, and other hangings
• Supervise children during mealtimes, help serve meals if necessary, and clean up the area afterwards
• Keep classrooms, storage rooms, bathroom, and hallway areas clean, neat, and orderly
• Document students’ daily activities
• Communicate with parents and guardians as needed
• Follow all licensing policies, procedures, and regulations as written by LDOE & the center
• Conduct individual conferences with the parents of each child when needed
• Complete 12 hours of approved educational training, as well as CPR/First Aid training, Health and Safety training, and Medication Administration training
• Keep Director informed in advance of all program planning and needed purchases
• Report to Director any special needs or problems of individual children
• Report to Director any cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect
• Attend staff planning and evaluation meetings
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy. Use Conscious Discipline techniques daily.

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.

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Job Posting Title:

Lead Teacher

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

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

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

LSUA Children’s Center

Lead Teacher

Job Description:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as members of a group


• Plan and implement curriculum in detail for assigned classes, with team-teacher if applicable


• Arrange for classroom excursions and/or field trips


• Enhance the room with appropriate bulletin boards, pictures, children’s art work, and other hangings


• Supervise children during mealtimes, help serve meals if necessary, and clean up the area afterwards, if necessary


• Keep classrooms, storage rooms, bathroom, and hallway areas clean, neat, and orderly


• Vacuum and mop classroom and classroom bathroom daily


• Give medication to children as directed in the Medication Policy


• Be aware of children as they arrive and depart


• Document students’ daily activities


• Communicate with parents and guardians as needed


• Follow all licensing policies, procedures, and regulations as written by LDOE & the center


• Conduct individual conferences with the parents of each child when needed


• Complete 12 hours of approved educational training, as well as CPR/First Aid training, Health and Safety training, and Medication Administration training


• Keep Director informed in advance of all program planning and needed purchases


• Report to Director any special needs or problems of individual children


• Report to Director any cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect


• Attend staff planning and evaluation meetings


• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy. Use Conscious Discipline techniques daily.


• Give advance notice of absences when possible.


• Assist with other duties, as needed or assigned by Director.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Posting Date:

October 14, 2026

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.

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 [e-mail]