50% • Plans and implements the daily program under the direction of the Associate Director.
• Conducts developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers in a safe environment.
• Plans the physical room arrangement that is conducive to optimal growth and development of infants and toddlers and preparing the learning environment.
• Leads the participation in research activities.
• Uses appropriate guidance strategies that contribute to a positive classroom environment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly physical environment
25% Planning, Documentation, and Assessment Responsibilities:
• Plan with intentionality that’s based upon students’ interests, development needs and culture.
• Prepares, outside of class time, educational materials required to implement the daily activity plan.
• Maintains communication with parents of each child in order to better foster the growth and development of their children.
• Conducts assessments on children’s growth and development.
25% Professional Responsibilities:
• Maintains confidentiality of children, parents, and fellow staff members.
• Knows and complies with the policies and procedures of the program and university*.
• Accepts feedback from supervisors and uses it to improve job performance.
• Appropriately shares information with other staff members, parents, visitors, and observers.
• Exhibits professionalism through communication, interactions with others, and personal conduct while supporting the mission and vision of the program and university.
• Works well with others on assigned tasks/projects*.
• Assists the Infant/Toddler Associate Director in any appropriate way.
Employees of the ECELP are required to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Note: Student employment, internships, and graduate assistant work will be calculated as half credit towards the experience requirement (i.e. 2 month internship = 1 month of experience)
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Lead Teacher-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and teacher certification in Pre-K through Grade 3.
Note: Student employment, internships, and graduate assistant work will be calculated as half credit towards the experience requirement (i.e. 2 month internship = 1 month of experience)
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Must comply with Department of Education criminal background check and fingerprinting and a LSU pre-employment background check.
Must perform a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
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).
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!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely 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.
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