Position Type:
Community Education/Community Education for Early Learning Preschool
Date Posted:
7/29/2026
Location:
Orono Schools Discovery Center
Date Available:
Fall 2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Preschool Teacher – Orono Early Learning
Location: Maple Plain, MN
Program Status: 4-Star Parent Aware & NAEYC Accredited
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Ready to inspire the next generation of lifelong learners? At Orono Early Learning, we believe that a child’s future school and life success starts with a solid, joyful foundation. We aren’t just a preschool; we are a collaborative, passionate team of educators dedicated to creating a child-centered, warm, and welcoming environment.
If you love watching children light up when they discover something new, thrive in a supportive team environment, and want to work within a highly respected, NAEYC Accredited, 4-star Parent Aware program within the Orono Public School District, we want to meet you!
The Opportunity: What You’ll Do
As a Preschool Teacher, you will work under the direction of the Early Learning Coordinator and collaborate closely with an Assistant Teacher to bring a creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum to life.
Spark Curiosity & Manage the Classroom
- Design the Magic: Plan and conduct daily, safe, and engaging activities that foster social-emotional and academic growth.
- Co-Create the Environment: Work hand-in-hand with your Assistant Teacher to maintain a clean, orderly, nurturing, and intriguing classroom.
- Intentional Prep Time: Utilize dedicated, built-in “prep time” to dream up and prepare high-quality educational materials.
Assess & Adapt
- Informed Teaching: Incorporate authentic assessment into your weekly lesson plans, using the insights to customize learning for individual children and the group.
- Track Growth: Provide bi-yearly progress reports to celebrate and track student milestones.
Build Strong Connections
- Partner with Families: Keep open, warm lines of communication with caregivers to support them in understanding and celebrating their child’s unique development.
- Host Conferences: Conduct bi-yearly family conferences that strengthen the home-to-school connection.
- Collaborate with Peers: Attend and actively contribute to staff and family meetings, bringing your unique perspective to the table.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
The Must-Haves:
- Licensure: A current Early Childhood B-3 teaching license issued through the Minnesota PELSB.
- Passion for Excellence: Knowledge of the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress Birth-5, best practices, and diverse learning styles.
- People Skills: A warm, welcoming rapport with children and caregivers, balanced with strong, positive classroom management skills.
- The Essentials: Excellent communication, organizational skills, patience, and a high level of professional flexibility.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience using Teaching Strategies GOLD (preferred, but we love a fast learner!).
- Experience navigating the vibrant, fast-paced environment of a public school district.
What We Offer
- Dedicated Prep Time: We respect your time and provide built-in hours to plan your curriculum.
- A Supportive Culture: Work alongside a teaching team that values your initiative, growth, and enthusiasm.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to take initiative and continuously grow in the early childhood field.
Orono Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
COMPENSATION
BA Step 1 $34,431.00 to MA Step 12 $53,550.00
FTE: .84
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
Personal Days: 3.5
ESST Days: 9.25/Year
RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by TRA
Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs
or www.orono.k12.mn.us >> District Office >> Human Resources
Contact:
Kaela Gallup, Early Learning Coordinator
kaela.gallup@orono.k12.mn.us or 952-746-5892
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us