Certified or Lead Teacher

Position: 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 ))

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…