Early Childhood Program Leader

Minnetonka Public Schools; Excelsior (MN); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and dental benefits

Resumo da oferta

Minnetonka Public Schools’ Minnetonka Community Education seeks a Junior Explorers Program Leader to guide a preschool program for children aged 3 to 5. You will supervise and mentor Program Assistants and Aides, create engaging activities, and maintain a safe, happy learning space at our MCEC site.

You’ll work Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM–5:30 PM (35 hours/week) with a start date as soon as possible for the 2026–2027 school year, open until filled.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or related experience as an alternative.
• Experience working with young children in a childcare setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must meet punctuality, responsibility, and confidentiality expectations.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise children and guide activities; direct program staff.
• Create developmentally appropriate and engaging activities.
• Ensure safety and maintain attendance records in Eleyo.
• Support safety during programming and field trips.
• Build positive relationships with parents.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree / 2 years college

Equivalent childcare experience

Ferramentas

Eleyo

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Do you love working with young children and thrive in a team-driven environment? Minnetonka Community Education is hiring a Junior Explorers Program Leader to lead our preschool program for children ages 3 to 5, guiding daily activities and mentoring Program Assistants and Program Aides in a safe, engaging environment.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supervise and guide children, manage program spaces, lead activities, and provide direction to Program Assistants and Program Aides.
• Create developmentally appropriate and engaging activities for children.
• Provide a safe, caring, fun environment, including use of the site tracking system and accurate attendance records in Eleyo.
• Support children and ensure safety during programming, both at our sites and on community field trips.
• Establish positive, friendly relationships with parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, and attend monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Must meet one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or unrelated field with three months of related experience);
  • AA or two years of related college, or equivalent certificate, with six months of related experience;
  • An equivalent childcare experience: 1 year full time with Explorers, 2 years at a similar level elsewhere, or 3 years full time in a lesser role elsewhere.
• Evidence of successful experience working with young children in a child care setting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills, with demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proven record of punctuality, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Positive interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• 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.

Salary and Benefits:

• $22.60 per hour.
• Medical and dental benefits eligible for full-time positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Eligible for a quarterly stipend through the DHS Stabilization Grant (2026 fiscal year).

Location & Shift Times:

• Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC).
• Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 35 hours per week.
• Start date: as soon as possible for the 2026 to 2027 school year. Open until filled.