Lake Area Discovery Center
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary
$18 - $20 / HOUR
Provide caring and energetic support for children aged 16-32 months in a faith-based early childhood program. Foster the spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth of toddlers through play and exploration.
Experience is welcome but not required as training is provided. Candidates should be passionate about working with toddlers and making a positive difference in the lives of young children.
Description Assistant Toddler Teacher Lake Area Discovery Center at Trinity Falls Lutheran Church Minneapolis, MN Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is seeking a caring, energetic Assistant Toddler Teacher to join our team at Trinity Falls Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. This year-round position works with children 16–32 months old in a nurturing, faith-based early childhood program.
30 hours per week (Full-Time Equivalent) Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-2:00 PM Year-round position Experience welcome, but training is provided Compensation & Benefits $18.00-$20.00 per hour, depending on education and experience 64 hours of Paid Time Off (prorated based on FTE) Eight paid holidays Paid training and continuing education Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth About Lake Area Discovery Center Lake Area Discovery Center at Trinity Falls Lutheran Church serves children 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten in the Minneapolis community. Through our partnership with Trinity Falls Lutheran Church, we provide exceptional early childhood education while nurturing children's spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth. Join a team of dedicated early childhood professionals at our NAEYC-accredited and 4-Star Parent Aware program, where children learn through play, exploration, and Christian faith formation in a warm, welcoming environment. If you are passionate about working with toddlers and making a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families, we would love to hear from you!
Market context
In Minnesota, teaching assistant openings are commonly driven by school staffing needs and student support demands, especially for candidates who can meet state or accreditation education and experience requirements. These roles can be competitive because schools look for dependable, energetic people who can actively support children indoors and outdoors while handling physical activity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight child-focused experience in your application.
Salary benchmark
$35,892 avg / yr
Typical range: $33,280–$37,440 based on 89 active listings in Minnesota
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