Explorers Program Leader- School Year 2026-27

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a candidate to support and supervise children in grades K-5 during the summer. Responsibilities include planning activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining attendance records.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Must complete required child care and CPR training. Positive communication skills and experience working with young children are essential.

Qualifications

• Must complete child care, first aid & CPR training prior to employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance for students.
• Create developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Ensure safety during non-school day programming.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Support positive relationships with parents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Maintaining confidentiality

Interaction with children

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

AA or two years of college in a related field

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supervise and provide guidance for students. Manage program spaces, lead activities and provide guidance to Program Assistants and Program Aides.
2. Create developmentally appropriate and engaging activities for students.
3. Provide a safe, caring, fun environment for children including use of the site tracking system. Maintain accurate attendance records in Eleyo.
4. Support students and ensure safety during non-school day programming both at our schools and on field trips in the community.
5. Establish a positive and friendly relationship with parents.
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include

1. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
2. Attend monthly staff meetings.

Training, Experience and Licensing

1. Complete required child care, first aid & CPR training prior to the first day of employment. Online training links will be provided by employer.
2. Complete a required number of staff development hours annually.

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

1. Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
2. Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field AND three months of related experience.
3. AA or two years of college in a related field or equivalent certificate with six months of related experience.
4. 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)

1. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
3. Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
5. 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.
6. 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.