Preschool Assistant Teacher

Description

HIRING PART-TIME PRESCHOOL ASSISTANTS FOR LAKE AREA DISCOVERY CENTER IN MAHTOMEDI AND STILLWATER

Join Lake Area Discovery Center and make a difference in the lives of young children every day!

Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring Preschool Assistant Teachers for part-time positions at the Mahtomedi-St. Jude of the Lake and Stillwater-Trinity Lutheran Locations.

If you enjoy working with children, value teamwork, and want to be part of a nationally recognized early childhood program, we'd love to meet you!

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$23.00/hour
Based on education, experience, qualifications, and assigned role.

Eligible positions may include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Options
• Paid Professional Development & Continuing Education
• Student LADC Tuition Discount for Children of Employees (25% for part-time employees)
• Supportive Leadership & Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary

Assistant Teachers work alongside Lead Teachers to create a warm, engaging, and safe classroom where children learn through exploration, play, and meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities include supporting daily classroom activities, supervising children, preparing learning materials, assisting with routines, communicating positively with families, and helping maintain a clean, organized classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing engaging daily learning activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Build caring relationships with children and families.
• Supervise children while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
• Assist with meals, outdoor play, transitions, toileting, and classroom routines.
• Prepare classroom materials and learning centers.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and licensing standards.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and the teaching team.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• Experience working with young children (childcare, preschool, nannying, camps, education, or related experience)
• Early Childhood coursework, CDA, or related education preferred
• Ability to meet Minnesota DHS Assistant Teacher qualifications (or willingness to obtain qualifications)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children

About Lake Area Discovery Center

Since 1999, Lake Area Discovery Center has partnered with churches and schools throughout the Twin Cities to provide exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.

Our nationally accredited, faith-based programs combine high-quality academics, hands-on discovery, outdoor learning, and caring relationships to help children grow socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually.

Today, LADC proudly serves thousands of children and families across multiple metro-area locations.

Schedule

We have year-round part-time opportunities available with flexible schedules depending on location, including:

• Morning shift, 5 days/ week
• Afternoon shift, 5 days/week
• Partial week, Tue / Thur afternoons

Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred location(s) and schedule availability when applying.