Junior Explorers Program Leader

Junior Explorers Program Leader

JobID: 9590

• • Position Type:
    Community Education/Explorers Program Leader

  • Date Posted:
    9/18/2026

  • Location:
    Minnetonka Community Education

  • Date Available:
    As soon as possible

  • Closing Date:

    Open until filled

  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:

  Starting 2026-2027 school year: 10:30am - 5:30pm, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

  Wages:
  $22.60
  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.
  This position qualifies for a quarterly stipend from a DHS Stabilization Grant through 2026 fiscal year.

  Primary Objective of Position:

  To support and supervise children ages 3-5 before and after school at Minnetonka Community Education Center. Plan activities, manage program spaces and, and supervise children. Provide guidance and ensure the safety of all students.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • 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.

  Training, Experience and Licensing:

  • 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

  Must meet ONE of the education and work experience requirements listed below.

  • 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.

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • 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.

  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.