Preschool Teacher Jobs in Louisiana

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Teacher - Pre-K - Special Education

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

Teacher - Pre-K - Special Education JobID: 15569 Position Type: Special Education/Early Interventionist Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Charles M Burke Elementary Closing Date: 06/18/2025...

Head Start Teacher (Pre-K)

  • Springfield, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, LA
  • 3 days ago

Education Associate's or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's Degree or higher that includes coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education....

Early Childhood Educator

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago

Salary Range: Competitive Pay Qualifications: What We're Looking For: High school diploma or GED required CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework preferred Previous experience in a childcare or...

Teacher - Pre-K

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 days ago

Teacher - Pre-K JobID: 15481 Position Type: Elementary School/Pre-K Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: Truman Early Childhood Education Center Closing Date: 06/18/2025   Additional Information:...

Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 13 days ago

Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten JobID: 15325 Position Type: Special Education/Early Interventionist Date Posted: 5/30/2025 Location: Evangeline Elementary School Closing Date: 06/13/2025...

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Early Childhood Teacher (Class Evaluated)

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 17 days ago

TITLE: EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (PK/K) FLSA: EXEMPT QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate or Any additional certifications/qualifications specified by the Louisiana...

Head Start Teacher

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago

major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool age children....

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 30+ days ago

FLSA:EXEMPT TITLE: EARLY HEAD START TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: At a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework...

Elementary Teacher - Pre-K - ESL (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Lafayette Parish School System Job Description Job Title: Classroom Teacher Salary Scale: Teacher Pay Scale Department: School Based Pay Grade: N/A Reports To: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt...

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (2025 - 2026)

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) is a newly authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We...

Special Education Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten 2025-2026 School Year)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Lafayette Parish School System Job Description Job Title: Classroom Teacher - Special Education Salary Scale: Teacher Pay Scale Department: School Based Pay Grade: N/A Reports To: Principal FLSA...

Teacher - Pre-K - Special Education (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Lafayette Parish School System Job Description Job Title: Classroom Teacher - Special Education Salary Scale: Teacher Pay Scale Department: School Based Pay Grade: N/A Reports To: Principal FLSA...

Instructor/ Preschool Teacher R-1591

  • Ruston, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ruston, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Preschool Teacher, School of Human Ecology: 9-month appointment, 90% teaching and 10% service: to begin September 1, 2025....

Pre K Teacher-Johnston-Hopkins Elementary

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Pre K Date Posted: 4/24/2025 Location: Johnston-Hopkins Elementary Date Available: 07/31/2024   Additional Information: Show/Hide Apply online:...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Louisiana
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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