Position Type:
Community Education/Community Education for Early Learning Preschool
Date Posted:
5/20/2026
Location:
Orono Schools Discovery Center
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Description: Orono Early Learning Preschool Teacher.
Be a part of the Orono Early Learning team working to build a solid foundation for children's future school and life success! The Preschool Teacher works under the direction of the Early Learning Coordinator and works closely with the teaching team to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in a child-centered, preschool classroom. The ideal candidate has a passion for supporting young children and their families and working with a team of like-minded people.
Job Summary:
The following list is intended to be descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
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Keep a strong line of communication open with families that fosters the growth and development of their children.
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Support families in understanding their child's growth and development.
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Work with the Assistant Teacher to provide a nurturing, intriguing and fun classroom for children of multiple ages.
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Maintain a clean and orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children.
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Plan and conduct daily activities for children in a safe environment.
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Plan and post a weekly lesson plan.
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Prepare, during allotted "prep time", educational materials needed to implement the daily activity plan.
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Incorporate authentic assessment into your weekly lesson plans. Use results to guide future lesson plans for the group and modifications for individual children.
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Perform bi-yearly conferences and provide parents/guardians with progress reports.
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Attend and actively contribute to staff and family meetings.
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Take initiative and have a willingness to grow in your field.
Qualifications:
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An Early Childhood B-3 teaching license, issued through Minnesota PELSB is required.
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Working knowledge of the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress Birth-5, best practices and strategies, and individual learning styles.
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Experience using Teaching Strategies Gold preferred.
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Ability to work effectively with children and caregivers.
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Demonstration of a warm and welcoming rapport with all children and caregivers while exhibiting strong classroom management skills.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, patience, timeliness, problem solving and flexibility.
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Experience and excellent references for helping to create an early childhood classroom that fosters social emotional and academic growth.
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Organized, flexible and able to handle multiple priorities typical in a public school district, 4-star Parent Aware, NAEYC Accredited program.
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
District Website: www.orono.k12.mn.us
