St. Lucy Early Childhood Teacher
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St. Lucy Early Childhood Teacher
St. Lucy Day Care & Child Development Center
A Ministry of Catholic Charities
Location: 1220 Aycock Street
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: MondayFriday (Shifts between 6:30 AM 5:15 PM)
Weekend Work: Occasional (Required Trainings)
St. Lucy Day Care & Child Development Center is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. This role is responsible for creating a safe engaging and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports the academic social and emotional growth of young children.
The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education patient organized and committed to fostering a positive learning environment rooted in care and respect.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the approved curriculum
Maintain a structured clean and organized classroom environment
Build positive respectful relationships with children families and staff
Monitor and support childrens daily needs including hygiene meals and transitions
Track and document student progress using Teaching Strategies (for CCAP students)
Communicate regularly with parents including sharing student work and updates
Ensure classroom materials toys and equipment are cleaned and maintained
Supervise children at all times to ensure safety and well-being
Complete daily rosters and ensure proper sign-in/out procedures
Participate in staff meetings trainings and center events
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience in early childhood education (daycare Head Start or school setting preferred)
CDA (Child Development Associate) credential preferred
CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to pass a criminal background check and Safe Environment training
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Ability to engage young learners through creative and age-appropriate activities
Patient attentive and nurturing demeanor
Strong communication skills with both children and adults
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Frequent standing walking bending and interacting at childs level
Ability to respond quickly to childrens needs and classroom situations
St. Lucy Day Care & Child Development Center operates as a ministry of Catholic Charities and is committed to providing a caring respectful and faith-rooted environment. All staff are expected to maintain professionalism confidentiality and a spirit of collaboration that supports the mission of the center.
*Breach of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason of race color religion* sex national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
*The Diocese in its sole discretion reserves the right to require practicing Catholic to be a qualification for a position.*
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