Explorers Behavior Assistant -Part-time and full-time positions available for the 2025-26 school year

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

Wages:

• $21.94 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.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Provide support in 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 friendly, out-going personality.
6. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
7. Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
8. Experience supporting student instruction in the classroom preferred.

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.