- Pay
- $21.62–23.84/hr
- Where
- Orono, MN, United States
- Level
- Senior
Lead Infant Teacher | Discovery Kids Childcare, Orono Public Schools
Pay: $21.62 to $23.84/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week. No weekends!
Location: Orono Schools Discovery Center
Love milestone moments and morning cuddles? Lead the infant classroom at Discovery Kids, a 4-Star Parent Aware, NAEYC-accredited program within Orono Public Schools. You’ll create a safe, joyful space where our youngest learners thrive and families feel truly supported.
What You’ll Do
Plan and lead developmentally appropriate daily activities for infants
Track growth using Teaching Strategies GOLD and hold family conferences twice a year
Mentor and guide the assistant teachers and aides in your classroom
Share daily photo updates on Seesaw and a monthly family newsletter
Keep a clean, safe, organized classroom and maintain staff-to-child ratios
What You Bring
At least 1 year of experience in early childhood education, including caring for infants
Classroom leadership or mentoring experience
A warm, respectful approach to partnering with families
Benefits
Health insurance: 90% district-paid for single coverage, 75% for employee+1 and family
Dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, 100% district-paid
10 vacation days plus 11 paid holidays
PERA pension and 1% incentive pay
Employee Assistance Plan
Built-in PLC time and ongoing professional development
Ready to lead a classroom where every day matters? Apply today!