Position Type:
Community Education/Discovery Kids Childcare
Date Posted:
7/29/2026
Location:
Orono Schools Discovery Center
Date Available:
As Soon As Possible
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
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: $15.75 – $17.35 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