Position Type:
Community Education/Explorers Program Leader
Date Posted:
5/26/2026
Location:
Elementary Buildings
Date Available:
August 24, 2026
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:
Flexible hours, 12 months per year, Monday-Friday (two day minimum)
Morning and afternoon hours available between the times of:
6:30-9:30 AM & 1:00-6:00 PM
Wages:
Starting rate effective July 1, 2025 $21.94, effective July 1, 2026 $22.60 per hour (plus $0.60 split shift differential)
Click here to view rates for this position. Rates can be found in Appendix B.
Not medical and dental benefit eligible.
Primary Objective of Position:
To support and supervise children in grades K-5 during the summer at an elementary school site or MCEC. Plan activities, manage program spaces and, and supervise children. Provide guidance and ensure the safety of all students.
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Supervise and provide guidance for students. Manage program spaces, lead activities and provide guidance to Program Assistants and Program Aides.
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Create developmentally appropriate and engaging activities for students.
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Provide a safe, caring, fun environment for children including use of the site tracking system. Maintain accurate attendance records in Eleyo.
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Support students and ensure safety during non-school day programming both at our schools and on field trips in the community.
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Establish a positive and friendly relationship with parents.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include:
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Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
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Attend monthly staff meetings.
Training, Experience and Licensing:
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Complete required child care, first aid & CPR training prior to the first day of employment. Online training links will be provided by employer.
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Complete a required number of staff development hours annually
Must meet ONE of the education and work experience requirements listed below.
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Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
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Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field AND three months of related experience
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AA or two years of college in a related field or equivalent certificate with six months of related experience
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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.
Knowledge and Skills (position requirements at entry):
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Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
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Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
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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.
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Evidence of successful experience working with young children in a child care setting.
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.
