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Preschool Support/After School Manager Position Available

5/11/2026

Provide support in toddler and preschool classrooms and serve as the Site Manager and Lead Teacher for the After-School Preschool Program. Focus on supporting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a nurturing environment.

Salary

20 - 23 USD

Working Hours

35 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Lake Area Discovery Center is a non-profit, Christian-based Early Childhood program that partners with churches. The program is currently partnered with five churches and has 480 children enrolled.
About the Role

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!

Key Skills
Classroom ManagementEarly Childhood EducationLeadershipCommunicationOrganizationChild DevelopmentPlay-based LearningProgram Operations
Categories
EducationManagement & LeadershipSocial Services
Benefits
Year-round employment64 hours PTO (prorated)Eight paid holidaysPaid trainingContinuing education opportunities
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