Child Care Aid/Assistant - Discovery Kids

id='p2410_'>Child Care Aid/Assistant - Discovery Kids JobID: 2410

Position Type:

Community Education/Discovery Kids Childcare

Date Posted:

7/15/2026

Location:

Orono Schools Discovery Center

Date Available:

As Soon As Possible

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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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