Jr. Preschool Lead Teacher

Grace Church; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Beginnings Academy in Eden Prairie seeks a full-time classroom assistant to support early childhood learning and faith-based curriculum. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, 40 hours weekly; starting pay $23.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction for a mixed-age group and effective communication with teachers, parents, and families. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CDA or BA in Early Childhood preferred.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma or GED required, CDA, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Communication with families

Classroom management

Faith-based education knowledge

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:

• 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‑secondary 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.