Infant Assistant Teacher – Grace Beginnings/Funshine Preschool

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