Explorers Behavior Assistant -Part-time and full-time positions available for the 2025-26 schoo[...]

Minnetonka Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nurturing educational environment as a Behavior Assistant, where you will provide essential support to students facing challenges. This role involves working closely with children, assisting them during activities, and ensuring their success in a collaborative team setting. If you have a passion for helping children thrive and possess the skills to foster positive relationships, this part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in young lives. Whether you prefer afternoon hours or full-time involvement, your contributions will be valued in this supportive community education program.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs or behavior challenges.
• Proven positive human relations skills with adults and students.

Responsibilities

• Support one-on-one with students having difficulty in activities.
• Assist with supervision during transitions and group activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure children's safety.

Skills

Experience with children with special needs

Positive human relations skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Job description

Position Type:
Community Education/ Explorers Behavior Assistant

Date Posted:
8/20/2024

Location:
Minnetonka Community Education

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
open until filled

Wages:
$20.70 per hour

• This position qualifies for a stipend from a DHS Stabilization Grant.
• Click here to view the starting hourly pay rates for Minnetonka Community Education. Explorers starting hourly rates can be found under Appendix B.

Not benefit eligible.

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:
School year - part-time afternoon and full-time positions available at multiple elementary schools

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide support by working one-on-one with a student identified as having difficulty participating in daily activities.
2. Assist student with necessary supervision during transitions, large and small group activities, and unstructured play.
3. Model appropriate intervention strategies.
4. Work collaboratively with the lead teacher and other staff in the team to ensure the safety and success of all children.

Requirements:

1. Experience working with children with special needs or behavior challenges.
2. Proven positive human relations skills with adults and students.
3. Demonstrated ability to take direction and work as a team member.
4. Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
5. Evidence of a friendly, outgoing personality.
6. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
7. Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
8. Experience supporting student instruction in the classroom preferred.