St. Lucy Early Childhood Teacher

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: Monday–Friday (Shifts between 6:30 AM – 5:15 PM)

Weekend Work: Occasional (Required Trainings)

Position Overview

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 Responsibilities

• Develop 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 children’s 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
  
  

Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• 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
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and interacting at child's level
• Ability to respond quickly to children’s needs and classroom situations
  
  

Mission & Environment

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.*