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.
We are expanding our classrooms for the 2025-26 school year and growing our teaching staff! Our expansion project will be completed by August 2025 and all new hires will be participating in our Gifted program training working alongside our experienced, veteran teachers.
Position Details
Title: Toddler Teacher Assistant
Location: Broussard
Qualifications
- Teacher assistants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a public or private school, a licensed preschool or early childhood center
- Must have strong communication skills
- Must be able to work with others
- Must be dependable
- Must have an understanding of child development and child behaviors
- Must have a valid CPR certification or be willing to complete certification in the first 30 days
- Must pass a criminal background check
Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and engaging students in educational activities.
- Support classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment and addressing behavioral issues.
- Provide individual attention to children, fostering their development and addressing specific needs.
- Communicate effectively with parents and staff regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom.
- Participate in 12 hours of professional development opportunities annually to enhance skills in early childhood education.
- Follow all Gifted Early Learning Academy policies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
