Wonder Zone Instructor

Position Overview

Position Type:
Community Education/ Wonder Zone Instructors;
Non-Licensed Instructors Contract;
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave; 12 paid holidays each year;
Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.

Date Posted: 1/7/2026

Location:

Crystal Lake Education Center

Date Available:

TBD
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of early childhood care and enrichment activities, programs and services for 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 that support 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 2 year Early Childhood degree / 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

• 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 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 0.5 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 0.5 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: no‑cost, confidential help for a variety of needs and concerns including anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well‑being.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (positions may qualify; visit Federal Student Aid website ).

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) serves approximately 12,000 students and offers a robust Early Childhood programming, lifelong learning and community education opportunities. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student and to ensure success personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and a welcoming environment for all students, staff and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity.

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