Junior Explorers Program Assistant

Link for Work for Explorers Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB0eQyMcPw4
Link for Explorers Childcare Program Site: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/mcec/explorers

Assignment:
Monday-Friday 11:30-5:30

Wages and Benefits:
$19.65 per hour
Click here to view rates for this position. Rates can be found in Appendix B.
Medical and dental benefit eligible for full-time positions 30 hours or more. Click here to view benefit details for Minnetonka Community Education employees.

Primary Objective of Position:

• To support and supervise children before and after school at Minnetonka Community Education Center. Implement activities, manage program spaces and supervise children. Ensure the safety of all students.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

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

Training and Experience:

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

Knowledge and Skills (position requirements at entry):

1. Evidence of understanding of and willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice.
2. Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
3. Evidence of organizational and communication skills.
4. Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
5. Evidence of passion for working with children.
6. Evidence of ability to accept direction and work as a team member.
7. Positive interpersonal skills (relates well to children and adults) as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:

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.