Full-Time Toddler Assistant Teacher (FL) in Forest Lake, Minnesota at Lake Area Discovery Center

Lake Area Discovery Center is a Christian-based, NAEYC-accredited, non-profit early childhood program that partners with churches and schools to provide high-quality care and education for young children.

Hiring a Full-Time Toddler Assistant for the Lake Area Discovery Center at Faith Lutheran in Forest Lake, MN. This is a year-round position, Monday through Friday.

* 7:00 AM-3:30 PM: Working with the teaching team leads, we end the day with mixed-age preschool and toddlers.

$18.00-$22.00/hour, depending on education, experience, and DHS Licensing qualifications.

The Lake Area Discovery Center has served pre-kindergarten students ages 6 weeks to 5 years in the White Bear Lake/Forest Lake/Stillwater Community for the past 25 years. Partnering with the ministry and education programs at St. Paul's and the Forest Lake/Wyoming Communities, LADC provides rich education and faith-formation experiences. Join a team of dedicated early childhood professionals at these NAEYC-accredited, 4-star Parent Aware high-quality programs.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development coursework preferred; willingness to pursue additional education required for advancement
• Previous experience working with young children preferred
• Experience in a classroom, childcare center, church education program, or similar setting beneficial
• Ability to assist with supervising children throughout the day, including activities, playtime, transitions, meals, and snacks
• Ability to support lead teachers in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities
• Ability to assist with classroom management and help maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, coworkers, and families
• Patient, positive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to follow program philosophy and align with Lake Area Discovery Center’s mission and values
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain shortly after hire
• Willingness to complete required health and safety training for child care professionals
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and child abuse registry check
• Ability to actively engage with young children, including sitting, standing, bending, and lifting up to approximately 40 pounds