Explorers Program Leader

Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.

Explorers Program Leader - Part-time and full-time positions available for the 2025‑26 school year

• Community Education / Explorers Program Leader

• Link for Work for Explorers Video:
• Link for Explorers Childcare Program Site: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./explorers

School year - part-time afternoon and full-time positions available at multiple elementary schools

• Starting at $21.94 per hour
  • This position qualifies for a stipend from a DHS Stabilization Grant.
  • to view the starting hourly pay rates for Minnetonka Community Education . Explorers starting hourly rates can be found under Appendix
    
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• Full‑time positions are benefit eligible at 30 hours or more a week
  • to view benefit details.

To support and supervise children in grades K-5 before and after school at an elementary school site. Plan activities, manage program spaces and, and supervise children. Provide guidance and ensure the safety of all students.

• Supervise and provide guidance for students. Manage program spaces, lead activities and provide guidance to Program Assistants and Program Aides.
• Create developmentally appropriate and engaging activities for students.
• Provide a safe, caring, fun environment for children including use of the site tracking system. Maintain accurate attendance records in Eleyo.
• 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.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.

• Complete required child care, first aid & CPR training prior to the first day of employment. Online training links will be provided by employer.
• Complete a required number of staff development hours annually

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field AND three months of related experience
• AA or two years of college in a related field or equivalent certificate with six months of related experience
• An equivalent of one year full time work experience in childcare with Explorers OR an equivalent of two years childcare experience at the same level in a different program OR an equivalent of 3 years full time childcare in a lesser role in a different program.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Evidence of successful experience working with young children in a child care setting

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