We are seeking a passionate Toddler Teacher to join our Shorewood NHA team!
Hourly wage range: $21.50 - $25.90 (DOQ)
**$2,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible**
All applicants MUST:
~Previous childcare experience preferred, but not required.
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You'll love teaching with us, just as our children will love learning with you! If you want to inspire, encourage, and celebrate a child's love of learning every day, come join our team!
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The Excelsior, MN New Horizon Academy is conveniently located near the border of Shorewood and Excelsior, right off Highway 7. Our Excelsior daycare opened in 1996, is accredited by the National Association for Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. New Horizon Academy Excelsior has two infant daycare rooms, two toddler daycare rooms, and two preschool and pre-kindergarten rooms. All of our childcare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum, which incorporates reading, STEAM, social-emotional learning, and more, preparing children for kindergarten and beyond! We’d love to meet your family and show you our beautiful daycare classrooms. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Excelsior today!
Awards and Accolades
I live in Minnesota with my husband and our puppy, Odie. In my free time I love to travel, go to hockey games, read books, and spend time with friends and family.
Education – BS in Elementary Education and Psychology
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 7
What do you like about early childhood?
I love being a part of young children’s growth journey. When they make connections, master new skills, and come up with new ideas, it makes this profession deeply fulfilling. The daily hugs and hilarious conversations are the best part!
What makes your school unique?
We are a smaller school with 6 classrooms, which has created a strong school family between all the teachers and children/families.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“My Magical Choices: The Magic of Me” by Becky Cummings
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Hi! My name is Bailey White, and I am the Assistant Director here at New Horizon Academy Shorewood. I started at New Horizon Academy in the Spring of 2023, but I have been working in early childhood education for over 9 years! I currently live in Hutchinson with my boyfriend, Kris, and our puppy, Luna. In my free time I love to spend time with my 7 nieces and nephew. In the summertime we are always exploring new parks in the area!
Education – Child Development Associate
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 9
What do you like about early childhood?
My favorite aspect of early childhood is making connections and relationships with all the kids.
What makes your school unique?
What makes our school special is all the parent involvement we have from our amazing families.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin
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2At New Horizon Academy Excelsior, childcare tuition rates vary by:
Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.
Request Excelsior Tuition Rates
Our Excelsior early childhood center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:
*On Christmas Eve, New Horizon Academy closes at 3:00 p.m.
*If one of these holidays falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.
*Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children still have access to quality childcare.
Our Excelsior school offers both full-time and part-time schedules to accommodate the different needs of our families.
Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Excelsior, we have an on-site cook trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our school provides nutritious and nourishing meals every day including breakfast, lunch, and snack. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.
If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires adaptation to our menu, please alert our school director, and we will partner with your family to create a suitable meal plan.
At New Horizon Academy Excelsior, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
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BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
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