Certified or Lead Teacher (Hourly)

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• Job
• Posting
• Title:
• Certified or
• Lead
• Teacher (Hourly)
• Position
• Type:
• Professional /
• Unclassified
• Department: LSUAM HSE - ED -
• LSUPre -
• Preschool
• Programs (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 or
• Lead
• Teacher -
• Preschool
• Programs
• Certified
• Teacher: This is a classroom teaching position and is responsible for the care and education of a group of infant, toddler or preschool aged children. Job Responsibilities 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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 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. Lead Teacher: This is a classroom teaching position and is responsible for the care and education of a group of infant, toddler or preschool aged children. Job Responsibilities 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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, these positions 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 40lbs 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 prep).This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required. Additional

Job Description

Special Instructions: Attach cover letter, résumé, professional references, and college official transcript and/or professional certificate. Official college transcript(s) and or professional certificate is required at time of hire. This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Must comply with Department of Education criminal background check and fingerprinting. Physical & drug screening are required. National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04. For additional questions regarding the job duties or salary, contact Tammy Lee at 578-5802 or tlporter@lsu.edu. Posting Date: May 5, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 14, 2026 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. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans 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 – New Orleans 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.