**Hiring Bonus Eligible**
Hourly wage range: $21.50 - $25.90 (DOQ)
We are looking for passionate Early Childhood educators for our Penn Ave location in the in the following classrooms:
All applicants MUST:
~Previous childcare experience preferred, but not required.
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The Minneapolis – Penn Ave New Horizon Academy is conveniently located in the Folwell neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, near Lowry and Penn Avenue. Our Minneapolis daycare opened in 2015 and is one of 6 New Horizon Academy schools in Minneapolis. We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, hold a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware, and offer quality early childhood programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners. All of our childcare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum, which incorporates reading, STEAM, social-emotional learning, and more. We utilize age-appropriate learning modules to prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond! We’d love to meet your family and show you our beautiful daycare classrooms. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Minneapolis on Penn Ave today!
Awards and Accolades
I am married to my husband, Skip. We have three amazing children and a black lab named Blaze.
Education – Associates
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 25
What do you like about early childhood?
I love being able to witness and be a part of children’s “aha” moments.
What makes your school unique?
Our school has many long-term staff, is dually accredited by NAEYC and NECPA, and serves as a NAZ anchor site.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss
My name is Melanie, and I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. I have been working with children since I was 16 years old. Growing up in a large family with seven brothers and three sisters, I developed a deep love for education and learning. I want to share that passion with the children in the community where I live and work. I have two amazing kids, Anakin and Delilah, who have grown up at New Horizon Academy.
Education – Bachelors in Early Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 26
What do you like about early childhood?
I enjoy watching the children learn and grow every day!
What makes your school unique?
We are a strong school family and work together through everything!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin, Jr.
At New Horizon Academy Minneapolis (Penn Avenue), 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.
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Our Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis (Penn Avenue), 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.
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 Minneapolis (Penn Avenue), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
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