Orono Early Learning Preschool Teacher

id='p2409_'>Orono Early Learning Preschool Teacher JobID: 2409

Position Type:

Community Education/Community Education for Early Learning Preschool

Date Posted:

7/15/2026

Location:

Orono Schools Discovery Center

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Preschool Teacher Orono Early Learning

Location: Orono, 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