Discovery Kids Teacher Assistant – Infant Room (Part Time Mornings)

Overview:
Orono Public Schools Community Education is seeking nurturing assistant teachers in the infant room of our Discovery Kids early learning program in Maple Plain.  This position offers part-time flexible morning hours in a fun work environment.  Full time positions are also available. 

Job Summary: 

• Provide support to the teacher in a child care classroom including: attentiveness to children, preparing bottles and feeding children, cleaning classroom and diaper changes.
• Maintain a safe, positive, play and learning environment that meets the physical, educational and social/emotional domains for infants.
• Assist in other classrooms as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Utilize continuing education opportunities, which will maintain and enhance professional responsibilities as well as help you meet continuing education requirements for your position.
• Part-time with flexible morning hours

Qualifications:

• Fun, nurturing and caring. Organized and flexible.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while working as a team with other staff in the room.
• Previous experience within a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Previous experience working with infants desired.
• Education related to early childhood appreciated.
• Eagerness to attend professional development related to understanding infant development.

Compensation
Hourly Wage:  $15.00-$18.95

Other Benefits
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Retirement/Pension
Position is covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at:     http://bit.ly/oronojobs
or   www.orono.k12.mn.us   >>  District Office  >>  Human Resources

District Website:  https://www.oronoschools.org/about/careers

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