Jr. Preschool Long Term Substitute Teacher

GRACE CHURCH OF MINNESOTA INC; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Grace Church of Minnesota Inc is seeking a Grace Beginnings Academy Long Term Substitute Float at the Eden Prairie Campus, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. The role is part-time, 8:30a–5:00p, Monday–Thursday from September through December, starting at $18.00 per hour.

The substitute travels between classrooms to support daily needs, breaks, and provides a Christ-centered learning environment for children 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CDA or higher preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 6 weeks-5 years.
• Prep, deliver, and pick up snack and milk supplies during the day.
• Fill in as a substitute as needed.
• Support teachers for break coverage.
• Attend required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized school environment.

Education

High School Diploma

CDA

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Eden Prairie Campus - EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyPart-time

Starting at $18.00/hour (based on education and experience)

Start Date: 9/7/2026

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Grace Beginnings Academy Long Term Substitute Float is a highly flexible and adaptable teacher who travels between classrooms to assist with classroom needs, break coverage, and additional support. This position is 8:30a-5:00p Monday-Thursday from September to Decemeber

• Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 6 weeks-5 years.
• Prep, deliver, and pick-up snack and milk supplies during the day
• Fill in as a substitute as needed
• Support teachers for break coverage
• Additional hands to support bathroom breaks, diapering schedules, rest time, etc.
• Assist in organizing and replenishing school wide materials
• Clean toys, dishes and bedding as needed throughout the week
• Follow the directives of the Director to maintain high standards in the school and provide a quality learning experience for the children
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized school and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience
• Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside schedule hours
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
• Maintains licensing compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma required, CDA, Associates or bachelor’s degree in early childhood or Elementary Education preferred
• Experience required: Must meet the licensing guidelines qualification
• Physically able to work both indoors and outdoors throughout the day
• Able to see and hear clearly, stay at children’s level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.
• Has a heart and mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel.
• Can clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child.
• 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.