Child Care Behavior Assistant

Minnetonka Community Education is excited to welcome enthusiastic individuals to join our team! We have openings in our Explorers after school program for Child Care Behavior Assistants for the 2026-27 school year, August 24, 2026 through June 8, 2027. Child Care Behavior Assistants will assist Program Supervisors in planning and implementing programs while working closely with individual students to ensure optimal learning.

Your Role Will Include:

• Work one-on-one with a student identified as having difficulty participating in daily activities.
• Assist the student with necessary supervision during transitions, large and small group activities, and unstructured play.
• Model appropriate intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and other staff to ensure the safety and success of all children.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, building staff, and school district staff.

Qualifications:

• Age 18+, high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with school age children with special needs or behavior challenges in a school or structured program setting.
• Worked with students needing behavioral interventions and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both adults and students.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive attitude.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven punctuality and responsibility.
• Comfort in leading groups of children.
• Experience supporting student instruction in the classroom (preferred).
• Experience with CPI-certified techniques for crisis prevention and intervention, ensuring student and staff safety and social emotional learning (preferred).

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting pay $22.60 per hour, plus a $0.60 split shift differential for those working a morning and afternoon split shift.
• Medical and dental benefits eligible at 30 or more scheduled hours per week.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Great opportunity to start a career in education with a top-rated school district.

Location & Shift Times:

• Groveland, Clear Springs, Scenic Heights, and Minnewashta Elementary Schools, shifts from 2:30 to 6:00 PM.
• Excelsior and Deephaven Elementary Schools, shifts from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
• Monday through Friday, August 24, 2026 through June 8, 2027.