Preschool Support/After School Manager Position Available

Description

Preschool Classroom Support & After School Manager
Lake Area Discovery Center at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church – Golden Valley, MN

Lake Area Discovery Center is hiring a Preschool Classroom Support / After School Manager for our high-quality early childhood program located at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church in Golden Valley. This is a full-time, year-round position working 35+ hours per week, Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM–5:30 PM.

We are seeking a dedicated early childhood professional who enjoys supporting preschool classrooms, building relationships with children and families, and leading a safe, engaging after-school preschool program.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support in toddler and preschool classrooms
• Assist with daily program operations and classroom management
• Serve as Site Manager and Preschool Lead Teacher for the After-School Preschool Program from 3:00–5:30 PM
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Maintain a nurturing, positive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Collaborate with teaching staff, families, and administration

Qualifications

• Must meet Minnesota DHS Lead Teacher qualifications for education and experience
• Experience in early childhood education, preschool, childcare, or child development preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Passion for working with young children in a play-based learning environment

Pay & Benefits

• $20.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on education and experience
• Year-round employment
• 64 hours PTO (prorated)
• Eight paid holidays
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities

About Lake Area Discovery Center

Lake Area Discovery Center has been serving children ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten since 1999. We partner with churches and schools to provide rich educational and faith-formation experiences for young learners.

Join a team of dedicated early childhood professionals at one of our NAEYC-accredited and 4-Star Parent Aware high-quality programs!