WAE- Substitute- ECELP

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool seeks a WAE Substitute to assist with care and education of young children. The role involves implementing curriculum, supervising activities, and maintaining a safe, orderly environment under direction of the Lead Teacher and Associate Director.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or CDA/ECE certificate or relevant experience, with ability to meet background check and physical requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; CDA/ECE ancillary certificate or experience working with children.
• Official high school or college transcript(s) and/or professional certificate required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care and education of a group of children; implement curriculum and program activities as directed; communicate with parents.
• Engage in responsive, nurturing interactions with children; supervise and care for children during daily activities; implement program curriculum as directed by Lead Teacher or Associate Director.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment; communicate with parents regarding growth and development; maintain confidentiality; adhere to center policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Child supervision

Curriculum implementation

Education

High School Diploma

CDA/ECE Ancillary Certificate

Job description

Job Posting Title: WAE- Substitute- ECELP

Position Type: Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department: LSUAM HSE - ED - LSUPre - Infant & Toddler - Admissions and Operations (Joann H. Mouton)

Work Location: 1001 Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool

Pay Grade:

Job Description: College of Human Sciences & Education Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool Wages as Earned - Non Exempt Substitute

Job Duties

• Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: responsibility for the care and education of a group of children; implementation of the curriculum; implementing program activities as directed; communicating with parents.
• 50% Engage in responsive, nurturing interactions with children - Provide supervision and care to children during daily activities and routines - Implement the program curriculum as directed by the Lead Teacher or Associate Director - Conduct developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in a safe environment
• 45% Maintain a clean and orderly physical environment - Communicate with parents regarding the growth and development of their children - Maintain confidentiality of children, parents, and fellow staff members - Know and comply with the policies and procedures of the center
• 5% Other duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma; a CDA/ECE Ancillary Certificate OR experience working with children in a learning and development setting
• Official high school or college transcript(s) and or professional certificate is required at time of hire.

Special or Physical Qualifications

• Must comply with Department of Education criminal background check and -fingerprinting
• Must perform a pre-employment physical
• Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
• Must be able to sit/sit on the floor, stoop, kneel, crouch and stand for extended periods of time.
• Capable of lifting, holding children and/or items that weigh 20 to 40 lbs or more and possibly to different parts of the building on occasion.
• Must be capable of completing daily housekeeping tasks (sweeping, removing trash, washing materials and food preparation).
• Willingness to get messy during activity time.
• Willingness to sing in front of children.
• National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04.
• Must comply with Department of Education criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Physical & drug screening are required.

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.

Benefits

• LSU 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Contact

For additional questions regarding the job duties or salary, contact Kamille Watson at [e-mail].

Posting Date

July 27, 2026

Closing Date

November30, 2026

About LSU

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from NewOrleans 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 – NewOrleans 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.