Childcare Aide​/Assistant - Discovery Kids

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

Childcare Aide/Assistant - Discovery Kids

• Position Type:
  Community Education/ Discovery Kids Childcare
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Date Available:
  
  As Soon As Possible

Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday – Friday)

4-Star Parent Aware & NAEYC Accredited

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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: 10 Days.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holiday/Year

• Incentive Pay: 1%

• Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 12:32:05 AM CST.