Junior Explorers Program Assistant

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetrista (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking staff to support and supervise children before and after school at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. The role runs Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 5:30, with a wage of $19.65 per hour.

Medical and dental benefits are available for full-time positions (30 hours or more). Responsibilities include supervising students, implementing activities, maintaining safety, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Evidence of understanding and abiding by confidentiality policy.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Punctual and responsible track record.
• Passion for working with children.
• Ability to take direction and work as a team.
• Positive interpersonal skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities, manage program spaces, supervise and guide students.
• Assist with preparing project supplies and activities.
• Provide a safe, caring and fun environment including the site tracking system.
• Support students and ensure safety during non-school day programming and field trips.
• Establish positive relationships with parents.
• Perform other similar duties.

Skills

Confidentiality

Initiative

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Assignment: Monday-Friday 11:30-5:30

Wages and Benefits

$19.65 per hour. Medical and dental benefit eligible for full-time positions 30 hours or more.

Primary Objective of Position

• To support and supervise children before and after school at Minnetonka Community Education Center. Implement activities, manage program spaces and supervise children. Ensure the safety of all students.

Job Responsibilities

1. Implement activities, manage program spaces, supervise and provide guidance for students.
2. Assist with preparing project supplies and activities for students.
3. Provide a safe, caring, fun environment for children including use of the site tracking system.
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. Perform 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 and Experience

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.

Knowledge and Skills (position requirements at entry)

1. Evidence of understanding of and willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice.
2. Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
3. Evidence of organizational and communication skills.
4. Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
5. Evidence of passion for working with children.
6. Evidence of ability to accept direction and work as a team member.
7. Positive interpersonal skills (relates well to children and adults) as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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.