Assistant Teacher

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Teacher - Children's Center

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

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

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

LSUA Children's Center

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher - Children's Center

Position Description:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
  • Know at all times how many children are in your care
  • Know the names and ages of all children in your care at any given time
  • Report to the director any special needs or problems of individual children
  • Report to the director any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect
• Assist assigned Teacher in any way possible, which may include, but is not limited to:
  • Planning curriculum with lead teacher
  • Implementing daily program for class
  • Preparing bulletin boards and other visuals with children’s art or lesson theme materials
  • Changing diapers, helping student potty, and applying any medications
  • Plating, dispersing, and helping feed students’ breakfast, lunch, and snack
  • Keeping classroom clean, neat, and orderly
  • Vacuuming and mopping classrooms and cleaning restrooms
  • Communicating with parents daily about needs and activities of the child
  • Documenting daily activities, any incidents, and any other necessary information
• Attend in-service workshops to complete at least 12 hours of continuing education hours each licensing year and as the director sees necessary
• Assume temporary responsibilities of a teacher in case of their absence
• Be familiar with all center policies and procedures, as well as early childhood licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings, evaluations, parent conferences, team-teaching meetings, and school family functions
• Assist with other duties as needed or as assigned by the teacher and/or director

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to pass a Child Care Background Check
• Must be able to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR licensure
• Previous experience in childcare preferred

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

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 or certificates to your application for proof of education and training.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

August 12, 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.

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