Preschool Teacher Assistant - Orono Public Schools

OnTheRadar • Orono, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Kids, the childcare program inside Orono Public Schools, is hiring a full-time Teacher Assistant. You'd work alongside a Lead Teacher in the classroom, helping kids play, learn, and hit their milestones. You do not need a teaching license or a college degree for this job. You need experience working with young kids in some kind of early childhood setting, references who will vouch for you, and the ability to show up Monday through Friday. The schedule is steady: 40 hours a week, weekdays only. No weekends, no closing shifts, no schedule that changes every week.

Requirements

• Experience working with young children in an early childhood setting, with solid professional references
• Organization and flexibility. Preschool days move fast.
• A commitment to confidentiality and to treating all kids and families with respect
• Availability to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday

Nice To Haves

• No teaching license or a college degree required.

Responsibilities

• Get down on the floor and play. Games, art, blocks, books, structured activities that help kids grow.
• Help your Lead Teacher set up learning centers in the morning and reset them at the end of the day
• Keep the room safe, clean, and organized
• Prepare and serve snacks following state health and licensing rules (we'll train you on these)
• Be a friendly, familiar face for families at drop-off and pick-up
• Keep what you see and hear about kids and families confidential and treat every family with respect
• Join staff meetings and paid training that builds your skills

Benefits

• Health insurance: the district pays 90% of the premium if it's just you, 75% if you're covering a partner or your family.
• Dental: 100% paid by the district
• Life insurance equal to a year of your pay: 100% paid by the district
• Disability insurance if you can't work: 100% paid by the district
• A pension. This job is covered by PERA, Minnesota's retirement plan for public employees.
• 10 vacation days and 11 paid holidays a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed