Jr. Preschool Lead Teacher

GRACE CHURCH OF MINNESOTA INC; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Beginnings Academy in Eden Prairie is seeking a Full-time Junior Preschool Lead Teacher to support the Director in fostering faith-based development and curriculum goals. The role involves providing developmentally appropriate experiences for 2- to 3-year-olds and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; CDA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA and Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred.
• 24 post-sequential quarter credits (16 semester credits) in education or a related field plus 4,160 hours as an assistant teacher.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching 2 to 3-year-olds.
• Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of 2 to 3-year-olds.
• Commitment to prayer and a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in fostering children's faith development and curriculum goals.
• Provide age-appropriate early childhood experiences for 2–3 year-olds.
• Differentiate instruction for a mixed-age group.
• Maintain effective communication with teachers, parents, and families.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and fulfill duties to keep a quality learning environment.
• Show respect for each child's faith, culture, and individual learning pace.
• Build positive relationships with parents and coworkers.
• Attend regularly and punctually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Faith development

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Communication with families

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Job description

Grace Beginnings Academy - Eden Prairie

Full-time - 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Starting at $23.00/hour (based on education and experience)

Key Duties And Responsibilities

The Grace Beginnings Junior Preschool Lead Teacher will assist the Director in fostering children's faith development, help children achieve curriculum goals by providing appropriate early childhood experiences, and promote healthy emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth for each child in the program.

• Provide classroom experiences that demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and faith development goals.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a mixed age group of students as children transition into the classroom mid-year.
• Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with the teacher, parents, and families by sharing and collaborating daily.
• Follow the directives of the Director and Assistant Director to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a quality learning experience for the children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• Demonstrate respect for the needs of the individual child with concerns for the child’s faith, culture, interests, special needs, talents and individual style and pace of learning.
• Contribute to the development of a positive relationship with parents and coworkers.
• Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
• 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 essential for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional And Spiritual Expectations

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma or GED required, CDA, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred.
• Experience required: 24 post-sequential quarter credits (16 semester credits) in education or a related field plus 4,160 hours as an assistant teacher working in a childcare facility.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching 2 to 3-year-olds.
• Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of 2 to 3-year-olds.
• 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.