Aftercare Assistant Teacher

Grace Church; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 8,183,000 - 10,229,000; Part time

Job summary

Grace Beginnings Academy Aftercare Assistant Teacher at Grace Church supports care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a Christ-centered setting. The role assists in implementing aftercare activities, collaborates with staff, and upholds licensing standards.

Part-time schedule 3:00–5:45 p.m. during the school year, with duties focusing on safety, development, and meaningful Christian guidance for each child.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: 16 years +, High School credits or diploma.
• Experience required: Must meet licensing requirements for an aide/assistant.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the aftercare schedule, including free play, outside time, activities and care for each child.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with the other aftercare staff.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Maintains licensing compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School credits or diploma

Job description

Part-time
Must be at least 16 years old

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSISTANT:

The Grace Beginnings Academy Aftercare Assistant Teacher is passionate about guiding and caring for 6 weeks-5-year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate works collaboratively with the aftercare staff, and helps support each child’s growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This role assists in caring for and implementing activities following the school day. This is a school year (September-May), part-time position with a preferred schedule of 3:00-5:45p. There are three age groups available, Infants (6 weeks-15 months), Toddlers/JP (16 months-2 years), or Preschool/PreK (3-5 years).

• Assist in implementing the aftercare schedule, including free play, outside time, activities and care for each child.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with the other aftercare staff.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Maintains licensing compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Educational requirements: 16 years +, High School credits or diploma.
• Experience required: Must meet licensing requirements for an aide/assistant.
• 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. Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.

Grace Church complies with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at 952-224-3000.