Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Education & Curriculum

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

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.