Junior explorers program leader

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

Links:

• Work for Explorers Video
• Explorers Childcare Program Site

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.

Benefits:

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.
• Perform 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.