Lake Area Discovery Center·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Assistant Teachers partner with Lead Teachers to provide a safe, loving, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers. They support developmental milestones through responsive care, daily routines, and play-based learning experiences.
Description Multiple Twin Cities Metro Locations Join Lake Area Discovery Center and help young children grow from their very first milestones! Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) is hiring Infant & Toddler Assistant Teachers for full-time and part-time positions at multiple Discovery Center locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. If you have a nurturing heart, enjoy helping young children learn through play and everyday interactions, and want to be part of a supportive teaching team, we'd love to meet you! Pay & Benefits
$19.00-$22.00/hour Based on education, experience, qualifications, and assigned role. Eligible positions may include: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Professional Development & Continuing Education Tuition Assistance Opportunities Supportive Leadership & Advancement Opportunities
Assistant Teachers partner with Lead Teachers to provide a safe, loving, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers, ages 6 weeks through 32 months. Through responsive caregiving, play-based learning, and consistent daily routines, Assistant Teachers help children build confidence, curiosity, language, and social-emotional skills during these important early years. This position includes caring for children's daily needs while supporting developmental milestones through meaningful interactions, exploration, music, movement, sensory experiences, and outdoor play.
Assist in providing responsive, nurturing care for infants and toddlers. Support children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through play and everyday interactions. Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and daily routines. Create warm, trusting relationships with children and their families. Supervise children while maintaining a safe, healthy, and engaging classroom environment. Prepare classroom materials and learning experiences. Maintain classroom cleanliness and comply with Minnesota licensing standards. Collaborate with Lead Teachers and other members of the teaching team. Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
Preferred candidates will have: Experience caring for infants, toddlers, or young children in a childcare, preschool, nanny, family childcare, or similar setting. Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, or related education preferred. Ability to meet Minnesota DHS Assistant Teacher qualifications (or willingness to obtain qualifications). Strong communication and teamwork skills. A patient, dependable, and nurturing approach to caring for 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 early learning, caring relationships, hands-on exploration, and Christian values to help children thrive socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually. Today, LADC proudly serves thousands of children and families across multiple metro-area locations. Schedule We have full-time and part-time opportunities available with flexible schedules depending on location, including: Morning shifts Afternoon shifts School-year positions Year-round positions Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred location(s) and schedule availability when applying.
Preferred candidates have experience in childcare settings and Early Childhood Education coursework or a CDA. Applicants must be able to meet Minnesota DHS Assistant Teacher qualifications.
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.