Junior Explorers Behavior Assistant

position Type:
Community education/Explorers Behavior Assistant

Date Posted:
7/7/2026

Location:
Minnetonka Community Education

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

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:
Monday-Thursday: 11:00-5:30pm

Friday: 8:00-4:30pm
Starts 2026-2027 school year

Wages and Benefits:
$22.60 per hour
Click here to view rates for this position. Rates can be found in Appendix B.
Medical and dental benefit eligible. Click here to view benefit details for Minnetonka Community Education employees.

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.