Lead Teacher

About Us: Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title: Lead Teacher

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

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

Work Location: LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade: Professional Hourly

Job Description: LSUA Children’s Center Lead Teacher

Job Description:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as members of a group
• Plan and implement curriculum in detail for assigned classes, with team-teacher if applicable
• Arrange for classroom excursions and/or field trips
• Enhance the room with appropriate bulletin boards, pictures, children’s art work, and other hangings
• Supervise children during mealtimes, help serve meals if necessary, and clean up the area afterwards, if necessary
• Keep classrooms, storage rooms, bathroom, and hallway areas clean, neat, and orderly
• Vacuum and mop classroom and classroom bathroom daily
• Give medication to children as directed in the Medication Policy
• Be aware of children as they arrive and depart
• Document students’ daily activities
• Communicate with parents and guardians as needed
• Follow all licensing policies, procedures, and regulations as written by LDOE & the center
• Conduct individual conferences with the parents of each child when needed
• Complete 12 hours of approved educational training, as well as CPR/First Aid training, Health and Safety training, and Medication Administration training
• Keep Director informed in advance of all program planning and needed purchases
• Report to Director any special needs or problems of individual children
• Report to Director any cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect
• Attend staff planning and evaluation meetings
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy. Use Conscious Discipline techniques daily.
• Give advance notice of absences when possible.
• Assist with other duties, as needed or assigned by Director.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies: None

Special Instructions:

Posting Date: October 14, 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.

Benefits - LSUA 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!

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.