Position Type:
Community Education/Project Explore Activities Assistant
Date Posted:
2/13/2026
Location:
District Office East
Closing Date:
Accepting Applications
Description:
Location: District Office East, Valley Middle School, Southview Elementary School, sites may vary.
Effective Dates of Employment:
ASAP
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Application Procedures:
Internal and External applicants: Apply on-line at www.district196.org
Project Explore Activities Assistant Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience working with people who have disabilities
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude with strong teamwork skills
- Ability to provide direction, guidance, and support to staff and volunteers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Flexible, dependable, and comfortable supporting large group activities
Project Explore Activities Assistant Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective, ongoing communication with the Project Explore Coordinator to share updates, needs, and support considerations for classes and activities.
- Prepare, organize, and obtain supplies for classes and activities as needed.
- Lead or co-facilitate large group activities and events as scheduled (e.g., dances, banquets, bingo).
- Provide on-site direction, guidance, and support to volunteers and event support.
- Engage positively with participants, caregivers, and volunteers.
- Complete event wrap-up, including summary notes, feedback, and supply organization.
- Help maintain Project Explore storage areas to ensure supplies are organized and inventory is accurate.
- Represent Project Explore with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive presence in the community.
Project Explore Activities Support Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience working with people with disabilities
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude with strong teamwork skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Flexible, dependable, and comfortable supporting large group activities
Project Explore Activities Support Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective communication with the Project Explore Coordinator to share updates, needs, and support considerations for classes and activities
- Assist with preparing and organizing supplies for classes and activities
- Support lead staff during large group events as scheduled (e.g., dances, banquets, bingo)
- Work collaboratively with lead staff, support staff, and volunteers during activities
- Engage positively with participants, caregivers, and volunteers during programs
- Assist with event wrap-up, including summary notes, feedback, and supply organization
- Help maintain Project Explore storage areas to ensure supplies are organized and inventory is accurate
- Represent Project Explore with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive presence in the community.
Responsible to:
Project Explore Program Coordinator
Compensation:
- Project Explore Activities Assistant: $16.00 - $18.00 / hr., Depending on qualifications
- Project Explore Activities Support: $11.41 - $17.00 / hr., Depending on qualifications
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 - joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 - jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 - eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 - janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.
