Lead Infant Teacher - Weekdays, Full-Time, Growth

OnTheRadar; Orono (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

PERA pension

Professional development

Job summary

Orono Public Schools' Discovery Kids Childcare is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to guide our infant classroom at the Discovery Center. You’ll create a safe, joyful space where our youngest learners thrive and families feel supported.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of early childhood experience, demonstrated classroom leadership, and the ability to mentor assistants. You’ll plan developmentally appropriate activities, track growth using GOLD, and share updates with families through

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in early childhood education, including caring for infants.
• Classroom leadership or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate daily activities for infants.
• Track growth using Teaching Strategies GOLD and hold family conferences twice a year.
• Mentor and guide the assistant teachers and aides in your classroom.
• Share daily photo updates on Seesaw and a monthly family newsletter.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized classroom and maintain staff-to-child ratios.

Skills

Infant care

Classroom leadership

Family engagement

Mentoring

Job description

Orono Public Schools' Discovery Kids Childcare is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to guide our infant classroom at the Discovery Center. You’ll create a safe, joyful space where our youngest learners thrive and families feel supported.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of early childhood experience, demonstrated classroom leadership, and the ability to mentor assistants. You’ll plan developmentally appropriate activities, track growth using GOLD, and share updates with families through