Infant Assistant Teacher – Grace Beginnings/Funshine Preschool

Website Grace Beginnings/Funshine Preschool at Grace Church
Grace Church – Eden Prairie
Full-time – 40 hours/week
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grace Beginnings Assistant Teacher will support the Grace Beginnings Director and classroom teacher with the support of the classroom needs.
- Support the educational experiences in the infant classrooms as directed by the classroom teacher which demonstrates an understanding of curriculum and faith development goals
- Facilitate the completion of all the required documentation of daily activities for parents
- Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with the Director and classroom teacher
- Follow the directives of the classroom teacher to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a safe environment for the children
- Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain and an orderly facility
- Treat each child and family with dignity and respect
- Organize books, toys, crafts, and other items in the classroom as time allows
- Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christian love, respect and patience
- Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position
- Other duties as assigned
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
- Educational requirements: High School Diploma, Equivalent, or Higher Educational Level
- Experience required: 12 post-secondary quarter credits in Education or a related field, plus 2,080 hours as an aide working in a child care facility
- Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant and Toddler children
- Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer
- Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations
To apply for this job email your details to hr@grace.church