Lead Pre-K Teacher

Pre-K Teacher / Early Childhood Educator

Country Day School – Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Country Day School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Pre-K Teacher to join our team!

We are looking for a passionate early childhood educator who understands the importance of creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment where young children can thrive.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, dependable, and confident in their ability to manage a classroom while providing meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

We are seeking more than someone who simply enjoys working with children. We want an educator who takes pride in their classroom, values early childhood education, and is committed to making a positive impact each day.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons and hands-on learning activities.
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment that encourages independence, creativity, and social-emotional development.
• Incorporate early literacy, math, science, art, music, and purposeful play into daily learning experiences.
• Establish consistent classroom routines, expectations, and transitions.
• Use positive guidance and effective classroom management strategies.
• Maintain an organized, inviting, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Observe children's progress and support their individual developmental needs.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents and administration.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and follow all school policies and Louisiana childcare licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to maintain a positive, team-oriented school environment.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Previous experience teaching preschool or Pre-K is strongly preferred.
• Background in early childhood education, child development, or a related field preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Must be creative, energetic, patient, and genuinely passionate about teaching young children.
• Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and committed to consistent attendance.
• Ability to independently plan and lead engaging classroom activities.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Must be receptive to feedback and committed to professional growth.
• Must meet all applicable Louisiana childcare licensing requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal teacher is someone who:

• Takes ownership of their classroom and daily responsibilities.
• Understands that young children learn best through hands-on experiences, exploration, meaningful interactions, and purposeful play.
• Creates a classroom atmosphere that is calm, organized, welcoming, and engaging.
• Demonstrates patience, consistency, and confidence when guiding children's behavior.
• Brings creativity and enthusiasm to lesson planning and classroom activities.
• Recognizes the importance of preparing children socially, emotionally, and academically for kindergarten.
• Communicates positively and professionally with families and coworkers.
• Takes initiative, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and maintains high standards.
• Is interested in becoming a dedicated, long-term member of our school community.

About Country Day School

Country Day School is an established early childhood education center dedicated to providing a high-quality preschool experience in a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment.

We believe that exceptional early childhood education begins with exceptional teachers. Our classrooms emphasize meaningful learning experiences, creativity, exploration, positive relationships, and the development of the whole child.

If you are a dependable, creative, and passionate early childhood educator who takes pride in your work, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pre-K education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person