Position Type: Community Education/Explorers Program Leader
Date Posted: 2/12/2024
Location: Minnetonka Community Education
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: open until filled
Link for Work for Explorers Video: Link for Explorers Childcare Program Site:
Assignment: School year - part-time afternoon positions available at multiple elementary schools Summer - Full-time and part-time positions available starting in June 2024 (program hours are 6:30am -6pm at Excelsior Elementary, Groveland Elementary and Scenic Heights Elementary)
Wages: Starting at $19.55/hour This position qualifies for a stipend from a DHS Stabilization Grant.
Primary Objective of Positions: To provide guidance and supervision of children in grades K-5. Assist in planning, implementing, and supervising a school-age child care program. Help in leading activities, managing classrooms, and supervising children. Provide guidance and ensure safety of participants.
Job Responsibilities: 1. Assist in carrying out activities, supervising and providing guidance for participants. 2. Participate in planning and preparation of activities. 3. Perform record-keeping activities related to monitoring of children and activities. 4. Establish a positive and friendly relationship with parents 5. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Requirements: 1. Must meet ONE of the education and work experience requirements listed below. 2. Evidence of successful experience working with young children in a child care setting 3. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills 4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member 5. Proven record of punctuality and responsibility 6. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Education/Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in related field and three months of related experience
Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field AND post secondary 6 credits (3 must be in child and youth development and 3 in other areas realted to after school programming) and three months of related experience
AA or two years of college in related field or equivalent certificate with six months of related experience
AA or two years of college in unrelated field OR 2080 hours of work experience in OST AND at least six post-secondary credits (3 must be in child and youth development and 3 in other areas related to after school programming) and one year of related experience