Explorers Assistant Site Supervisor- Excelsior Elementary

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

40 hours per week, 12 months per year

Monday-Friday

Split Shift- 6:30-9:30 AM & 1:00-6:00 PM

Wages

Starting Rate as of July 1, 2025: $23.64 (plus $0.60 split shift differential) Starting rate as of July 1, 2026: $24.35 (plus $0.60 split shift differential)

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Medical and dental benefit eligible position. Click here to view benefit details.

Primary Objective Of Positions

Assist in supervising a high quality childcare program.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop an environment that allows children to assume responsibility for mastering human interactions, making choices, respecting the rights of others, and participating successfully in groups.
• Develop and prepare enriching classroom activities and program goals consistent with Creative Curriculum development and learning objectives
• In the absence of the Site Supervisor, supervise and direct the performance of the Explorers program including all Lead Instructors, Program Leaders, Program Assistants and Behavior Assistants working with Explorers.
• Establish effective communication with staff, parents, and school personnel to identify/ solve problems.
• Maintain program standards of behavior to ensure student safety and proper functioning of the classroom. Observe and implement student behavior modifications.
• Participate in staff development and training.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. or AA or two years of college in a related field with 18 months of experience in school aged care.
• Evidence of successful experience working in a team setting.
• Evidence of successful experience in a childcare or educational setting for preschool aged children.
• Evidence of skills in using technology in curriculum.
• Evidence of successful experiences with inclusion initiatives.
• Evidence of strong child and parent relationships.
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Complete CCAP required training prior to first day of employment.
• Complete a required number of staff development hours annually.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
• Strong communication skills and 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.