Abeona House Child Discovery Center is seeking a lead teacher for our one-year-old classroom.
- Hiring for January 2027
- About Abeona House Abeona House Child Discovery Center provides exceptional childcare and early childhood education to children ages six weeks to five years.
A non-profit childcare center inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, we serve families in the Greater New Orleans area from diverse backgrounds with joy, equity, and love. More information about our school and curriculum is available at AbeonaHouse.org. We are located in Mid-City, inside First Grace Church at the intersection of Canal and Norman C Francis Parkway. We are not affiliated with First Grace. As an organization, we value: Community
- connecting with our neighborhoods, and supporting local businesses and New Orleans' recovery Lifelong learning
- for children, parents and teachers Reciprocal relationships
- and collaboration between children, families, teachers and community Environment as the third teacher
- filled with beauty, simplicity, nature, the warmth of home, and documentation of children's learning Socioeconomic and ethnic diversity
- celebrating each family's uniqueness Individuality of children
- including diversity in ability Balancing livable wages and affordable tuition
- as part of our mission to respect children, families and teachers Fresh, delicious food
- that supports a healthy foundation for lifelong nutrition Joi de Vivre
- and a loyalty to our New Orleans heritage. Abeona House Child Discovery Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We make a particular effort to retain a diverse staff and school community. Hours 7:15 am
- 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday.
Start Date January 2027 Daily Responsibilities Working alongside the Full-time Associate teacher in a classroom of one year olds. Caring for the physical and emotional well-being of any child in the program, and in particular, your classroom. This includes diapering, assistance with potty training, wiping faces, washing hands, changing clothes as needed, assisting with self-care, negotiating play between children, and taking proactive measures to ensure a safe classroom. Maintaining a safe and attractive classroom that allows children to explore, play and create. This includes sanitizing toys and materials. Complete required forms relative to child sign-in and out, incidents, medications, daily reports, observations, emails to parents, turning them into the proper place. Communicate effectively with the children's families, other teachers, and administration about the needs of the child and any issues that arise. Setting up a safe and attractive classroom that allows children to explore, play, and create Professional Behaviors Showing up on time, ready to work, and with a positive attitude. Adherence with the policies set forth in the Employee guide, any policy additions or changes as they are made, and the Childcare Code of Ethics with regards to professional and ethical behaviors. Teachers are expected to make corrective actions once areas of growth are identified during annual evaluations or direction from the administration. Working in support of the program and organization and its goals Communicating with the Curriculum Director about the development of children, and issues when problems arise Using a calm, friendly, and respectful tone of voice when speaking with and to the children Presenting themself appropriately, both in appearance and in conversation with families at all times Teaching Duties Active Engagement with children through developmentally appropriate practices Dedication to learning and implementing the Reggio Emilia approach Support improvements and adjustments in the classrooms and work towards their own professional development Participation in monthly staff meetings, professional development days, training in CPR and Health and Safety, as required by the Louisiana Department of Education and Health and Hospitals Creating weekly lesson plans guided by the children's interests Create weekly individual development plans for each child in your care Creating monthly documentation for each child that will go into their individual portfolios Regularly updating the classroom with documentation on the walls Qualifications At least two years of experience working in an early childhood setting or similar position Our curriculum is developed by our teachers through research and creativity in response to the interests of the child. Preferred candidates will demonstrate an interest in observing, making, creating, researching, and exploring. Compensation The compensation for our lead teachers is $19.50 an hour. All teachers are paid on the days school is closed. As part of the Louisiana Pathways Career Development System, our teachers qualify for scholarships (associates, bachelors, and masters levels) and tax credits. As a Type III licensed child care provider, teachers qualify for free child development workshops provided by Agenda for Children. After 60 days of employment, teachers will be paid their regularly scheduled hours for holiday school closures and will be eligible to enroll in health insurance and PTO.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.50 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
