Explorers Program Assistant

Position Details

Type:
Community Education / Explorers Program Assistant

Location:

Minnetonka Community Education

Availability: ASAP

Closing Date: open until filled

Hourly Rate: $19.08 per hour. Position qualifies for a stipend from a DHS Stabilization Grant. Full-time positions (30+ hrs) are benefit eligible.

To support and supervise children in grades K‑5 before and after school at an elementary school site. Implement activities, manage program spaces, supervise children, and ensure their safety.

• Implement activities, manage program spaces, supervise and provide guidance for students.
• Assist with preparing project supplies and activities for students.
• Provide a safe, caring, fun environment for children, including use of the site tracking system.
• Support students and ensure safety during non‑school day programming both at our schools and on field trips in the community.
• Establish a positive and friendly relationship with parents.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Complete required child care, first aid & CPR training prior to the first day of employment.
• Complete a required number of staff development hours annually.

• Evidence of understanding of and willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Evidence of organizational and communication skills.
• Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
• Evidence of passion for working with children.
• Evidence of ability to accept direction and work as a team member.
• Positive interpersonal skills (relates well to children and adults) as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.