Small Wonders Preschool Supervisor

 Lakeville Area Schools has the following opening in our Community Education Department: 

Small Wonders Preschool Supervisor 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a leadership position that manages the development, implementation and evaluation of the district-wide early childhood preschool program with the primary goals of excellence and the provision of a robust beginning to life-long learning for students. Specific program area responsibilities include supervision of Small Wonders Preschool, Small Wonders All Day Academy, and Small Wonders Summer Classes and Camps. The Small Wonders Preschool program is currently located at the Crystal Lake Education Center. 

• This is a 261 day a year position. 
• Salary range: $85,000 – $95,0000 depending on qualifications.  Salary will be prorated to the start date.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment) :

1. B.A. or B.S. Degree in early childhood education, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
2. Three to five years of leadership experience in an early childhood preschool program, including staff supervision, and program development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three or more years of teaching experience in early childhood education is preferred.
2. Group facilitation, team building and conflict resolution training and experience are preferred.
3. Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
4. Excellent planning and organization skills.
5. Proficient using Windows and Apple and Google Suite operating systems. Proficient in software systems including word processing, desktop and web publishing, spreadsheets, databases, and communications software.
6. Working knowledge of student information systems (Infinite Campus), program registration systems (Eleyo), and staff time management systems (Time Clock Plus). 

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

Student focused; community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School Disrict No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelgth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and 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 our mission to strive 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 every person 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.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.
  • All employees working a 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 and dental benefits at a 0.50 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 are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.50 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:

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP, employees and their famiies can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals any time, anywhere for better health and well-being.

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program. Some positions may qualify for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreement at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out!

• Education Minnesota Lakeville (Teachers)

• Lakeville Education Assistants Federation (Education Assistants and Clerical)

• Lakeville Association of School Administrators (Principals and Deans)

• Custodial/Maintenance Service Employees International Union Local 284

• Student Nutrition Employees

• Non-Licensed Instructors

• Small Wonders Instructors
   

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

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/