Childcare Aide/Assistant – Discovery Kids

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday – Friday)
Program Status: 4-Star Parent Aware & NAEYC Accredited

Why You’ll Love Working Here
Do you love high-fives, lightbulb moments, and making a genuine difference in a child’s world? At Discovery Kids Childcare, we believe that early education should be joyful, nurturing, and collaborative. As a Childcare Aide/Assistant, you aren’t just an employee, you are a vital partner in creating a high-quality learning environment. If you want to grow your career in a supportive, NAEYC-accredited, 4-star Parent Aware program and a part of the Orono Public Schools! Additionally, you will have a dependable Monday-through-Friday schedule (hello, free weekends!), we would love to have you on our team.

The Opportunity: What You’ll Do
You will work side-by-side with our Lead Teachers to deliver a creative curriculum that fosters the social, emotional, and academic growth of every child.

Support the Learning Journey

Active Engagement: Dive into play and structured activities to help children hit exciting new developmental milestones.
Co-Pilot the Classroom: Keep the daily flow seamless by helping set up and clean up fun learning centers.
Keep Things Safe & Healthy

Gold-Standard Safety: Maintain a highly organized, safe, and clean environment.
Snack Time Success: Prepare and serve nutritious snacks according to DCYF Childcare Licensing and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines.
Build a Welcoming Community

Be a Friendly Face: Act as a warm, welcoming presence for our families every single day.
Respectful Partnerships: Maintain professional, confidential, and respectful communication that honors diverse parenting styles.
Keep Growing: Monitor classroom supplies, participate in team staff meetings, and engage in ongoing professional development to sharpen your skills.
What You Bring (Qualifications)

Early Childhood Experience: Proven experience working in an early childhood setting with stellar professional references to match.
Superb Organization: The ability to stay organized and flexible in the dynamic, fast-paced environment of an accredited preschool.
A Heart for Inclusion: A deep commitment to confidentiality, inclusivity, and building a respectful community for all children and families.
Reliability: Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
What We Offer

Work-Life Balance: A consistent, full-time schedule with no weekend shifts.
Professional Pride: The chance to work within a highly respected, top-tier accredited program.
A Collaborative Team: A supportive environment where your voice is heard and your growth is championed.
Compensation:  $16.58 – $19.10 per hour DOQ

Benefits:  INSURANCE
Single Health: 90% Covered by District
Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
Family Health: 75% Covered by District
Dental: 100% covered by District
Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

VACATION AND HOLIDAYS
Vacation: 10 Days.
Holidays: 11 Paid Holiday/Year

OTHER BENEFITS
Incentive Pay: 1%

RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at:     http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website:  www.oronoschools.org

Contact:
Kaela Gallup, Program Coordinator
952-746-5892  kaela.gallup@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370  scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us