Early Childhood Education Teacher (Infant & Toddler/Preschool)

Company: Wilcox Academy of Early Learning
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Wilcox Academy of Early Learning is currently accepting applications to join our professional teaching team. We are more than just the sum of our expanding footprint of 4-Star early learning centers, we are a “fresh approach” to early learning that provides enriched early childhood education to the children of New Orleans! To us, it’s more than childcare, it’s a culture of care , where every child is viewed as an individual with a unique developmental profile and learns across a variety of developmental areas. We are looking for qualified teachers and coaches to join our team who are ready to Love. Learn. Lead. Come work where your work is celebrated and supported in a positive, professional environment. Wilcox Academy of Early Learning Centers Mission: Our mission is to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children . We are responsible to give our little people the confidence and the tools that will guide them on their life's journey. In addition, we develop partnerships with parents and guardians to keep them connected to the classroom activities. Wilcox Academy of Early Learning Centers Philosophy: We believe that the child who is "loved" has the confidence to love other, the child who "learns" to love learning will thirst for knowledge and the child who has been loved and educated will "lead" their peers and the world. Wilcox Academy of Early Learning Centers Work Environment: Through teacher's interaction and techniques and critical approaches to age appropriate programming through play, WAEL serves children age 8 weeks to 5 years old. Wilcox Academy focus is on families and relationships, environment, supervision, health and safety, curriculum, teaching, child assessment, behavior & guidance, professional development, and collaboration. Starting Pay Rate: $13 Per Hour without a CDA or higher degree, $16.25 per Hour with a CDA or higher degree Job Type: Full Time Open Positions: INFANT AND TODDLER TEACHERS (CDA OR HIGHER DEGREE REQUIRED) See full job description at Wilcox's Academy Career Page PRESCHOOL TEACHERS (CDA OR HIGHER DEGREE REQUIRED) See full job description at Wilcox's Academy Career Page Requirements Please visit Wilcox Academy's Career Page for job description including requirements. Benefits General pay and provisions : • 40-hour work week with hours available between 7 am and 5:30 pm • Competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience • Benefits available: paid holidays, vacation, sick days, 401(K) and Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision (after eligible time). Male teachers and bilingual teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.

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