Infant Assistant Teacher

Grace Church; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Grace Beginnings Academy in Eden Prairie, MN seeks Infant Assistant Teachers for part-time and full-time shifts. The roles support the lead teacher, help with play-based Christ-centered lessons, and foster each child’s growth in development and spiritual learning.

Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, documentation, safety, materials prep, and parent communication. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and meet licensing requirements for assistants, with a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must meet licensing requirements for an assistant.
• Commitment to prayer.
• Exhibits a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational experiences in the classroom as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in completing daily activity documentation and incident/behavior reports as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the classroom teacher to support daily routines, classroom management, and the overall learning environment.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, organized classroom, and take responsibility for completing the duties required to keep the facility orderly.
• Assist in prepping learning materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Approach behavioral issues with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
• Foster positive relationships with parents at drop-off or pick-up.
• Facilitate classroom routines and activities when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is essential for this position.
• Maintain licensing compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Grace Beginnings Academy – Eden Prairie, MN

Now Hiring: Part-Time & Full-Time Positions!

AVAILABLE SCHEDULES:

Monday–Friday | Choose from the following shifts:

• 7:15 AM – 12:45 PM (27.5 hours/week).
• 12:15 PM – 5:45 PM (27.5 hours/week).
• 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM (40 hours/week).
• 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM (40 hours/week).

PAY RATES:

• High School Student Assistants: $18.00/hour.
• Assistant Teachers: Starting at $18.50/hour (based on education and experience).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Grace Beginnings Academy Infant Assistant Teacher is passionate about caring for young learners in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate works collaboratively with the lead teacher and supports each child’s growth in physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This role helps implement Christ-centered lessons and activities rooted in play and exploration.

• Support the educational experiences in the classroom as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in completing daily activity documentation and incident/behavior reports as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the classroom teacher to support daily routines, classroom management, and the overall learning environment.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, organized classroom, and take responsibility for completing the duties required to keep the facility orderly.
• Assist in prepping learning materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
• Foster positive relationships with parents at drop-off or pick-up.
• Facilitate the classroom routines and activities when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is essential for this position.
• Maintain licensing compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma required.
• Experience required: Must meet licensing requirements for an 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.

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.