Wonder Zone Instructor

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• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of early childhood care and enrichment activities, programs and services to children three to six years of age in a safe and enriching environment.
• Communicates the Wonder Zone program mission and vision, and implements goals and objectives supportive of the department and district missions, visions and strategic plans.
• Develops and implements age‑appropriate, theme‑based curriculum that aligns with the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress.
• Works directly with large and small groups of children in planned activities throughout a variety of settings, such as classroom, cafeteria, gym, playground and while on field trips.
• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred; must have a 2‑year Early Childhood degree or Early Childhood experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Start Date:

TBD

7.5 hrs per day, 37.5 hrs per week

10:30 am – 6:00 pm

175 days + Event Days

• $25.41 – $28.62 per hour, depending on experience
• Non‑Licensed Instructors Contract

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students across Lakeville, parts of Burnsville, Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K‑12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with a mission to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically, and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families, where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected.

As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high‑quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well‑being of you and your family.

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
  • All employees working 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
  • Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits including low‑cost vision and legal insurance.
  • Health benefits include:
    • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST.
    • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
    • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
    • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
    • Wellness rewards program.
  • Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
  • 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching, offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
  • Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERA for non‑instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
  • Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more).
  • Staff over 30 hours per week offered long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more).
  • Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
  • Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

• Provides no‑cost,…