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
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!
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