Certified Lead Teacher or Lead Teacher – ECELP

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Job Posting Title:

Certified Lead Teacher or Lead Teacher - ECELP - Hourly

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM HSE - ED - LSUPre - Infant and Toddler Programs (Laura Garcia Sweet (00074209), Kamille Watson (00081335))

Work Location:

1001 Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool

Certified Lead Teacher or Lead Teacher - Hourly

Summary

This is a classroom teaching position and is responsible for the care and education of a group of infant, toddler or preschool aged children.

35% Teaching Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement the daily program under the direction of the Admin Team
• Plan DAP activities for students in a safe, creative, and inviting learning environment
• Implement routines/transitions consistently and effectively
• Prepare the learning environment so it is ready upon arrival, which includes rotating learning materials when appropriate
• Maintain a clean and orderly physical environment

Uses appropriate guidance strategies that contribute to a positive classroom environment

• Participate in activities with children
• Reinforce positive behavior and speaks with children using positive phrases and tone

35% Planning, Documentation, and Assessment Responsibilities:

• Plan with intentionality that’s based upon students’ interests, development needs and culture using the Reggio Emilia philosophy
• Prepare, outside of class time, educational materials required to implement the daily activity plan
• Turn in weekly plans to Admin on Thursdays
• Capture various forms of documentation for students' TS Gold portfolios
• Encourage and plan activities for parent involvement
  

15% Communication Responsibilities:

• Seek partnerships with families
• Remain tactful when discussing children
• Maintain open communication (verbally and written) with parents of each child in order to better foster the growth and development of their children
• Complete Family Conference Forms for Fall and Spring
• Respond to families in a timely manner utilizing the school wide communication platform app

15% Professional Responsibilities:

• Bring any concerns regarding student behavior/academics to Admin.
• Collaborate with agencies to work on goals and objectives for individual children. (Not applicable for all teaching staff, only those who worked with outside agencies)
• Attend required Professional Development days, as well as any other trainings deemed necessary by Admin that improves one's performance
• Maintain confidentiality of children, parents, and fellow staff members
• Accept feedback from supervisors and uses it to improve job performance
• Appropriately shares information with other staff members, parents, visitors, and observers
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information:
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). Must comply to Department of Education criminal background check and fingerprinting and a LSU background check. Must perform pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree and a Louisiana State Teaching certificate or equivalent in another state

Certified Teachers are hired with a bachelor's degree and a Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent in another state. If the candidate only possesses the minimum qualification of a bachelor's degree, the candidate will be hired as a Lead Teacher. At which point the teaching certificate is obtained, the candidate will be advanced to the certified teacher title.

Certified Teachers must have a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate prior to hire or must provide the equivalent from another state and be eligible for a Louisiana certificate, which must be completed within 60 days of hire.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Attach cover letter, résumé, professional references. Must be able to pass a satisfactory background screening. Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04. For additional questions regarding the job duties and salary contact Kamille Watson at [email protected].

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 13, 2026

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

February 9, 2027

Additional Position Information:

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!

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.

Essential Position (Y/N):

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. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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