Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Louisiana

Gifted Early Learning Academy is located in the bustling city of Lafayette and the growing city of Broussard. Our campuses provide a high quality early education experience to amazing families who aspire for their children to grow and excel in a learning environment that thoroughly prepares them for elementary school. We offer a creative teacher environment for educators who are passionate about educating children and who believes in going above and beyond to provide children with an extraordinary learning experience. Gifted Early Learning Academy is assembling a staff that provides an outstanding education for every child at every level. We offer competitive salary and benefits that include paid time off, 401K, paid holidays and more. We are looking for passionate employees that want to inspire, innovate, and ignite learning for all students! If this is you, come join our GELA team.

Position Details

Title: Teacher Assistant

Location: Broussard and Lafayette

Pay Range: $1600- $1800 monthly (Pay is based on an hourly rate. This rate is based on position, experience, and education/certifications.)

Qualifications

• Teachers must have a CDA or college degree in education or are currently enrolled in a program to obtain one. Teachers with a CDA should be interested in enrolling in a program to obtain an associates or bachelors degree. Teacher assistants must have a CDA or college degree in education or be willing to enroll in a program to obtain one.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a licensed preschool or early childhood center
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be able to work with others
• Must have an understanding of child development and child behaviors
• Must have a valid CPR certification
• Must pass a criminal background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Early childhood education or childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Cert (CDA) or higher degree (Preferred)

Work Location: In person