Lead Teacher

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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

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or [email protected].

Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 14, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information: