Title: Zoo School Assistant Preschool Teacher
Employment Type: Full-time, year-round
Hours: 8:30-5:00, M-F
Hiring Wage: $14-16/hr.
Lake Superior Zoo School, a nature preschool at the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, MN, is seeking an Assistant Teacher to start in August or September 2024. We have one classroom of 18 children ages 3-5 years old with three full-time Teachers and one full-time Assistant Teacher. Equipped with growing knowledge in early childhood development or a related field and the ability to inspire children to connect with nature through play and exploration, the Assistant Teacher fosters positive relationships with children, parents, and staff to benefit whole-child growth. Together with the teaching team, this position assists in planning, implementing, and documenting learning; maintaining safety and regulation standards; and participating in nature-based activities with the children in all safe weather conditions. The Assistant Teacher should be organized, responsible, joyful, energetic, flexible, child-focused, safety-conscious, and enjoy being outdoors year-round for most of the day.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Valid CDA – or – 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), Elementary Education (ELED), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSPED), – or – enrolled in a program that will lead to these qualifications – or – Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
3. Experience preferred in nature-based programming and demonstrated interest in conservation and environmental education.
For a full job description, list of benefits, and instructions on how to apply, please visit https://lszoo.org/about/employment/
