Preschool Assistant Teacher

Grace Church; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Grace Beginnings Academy – Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a part-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support 3- to 4-year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The role emphasizes Christ-like patience and grace, working with the lead teacher to support each child’s growth across physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development.

This position assists in implementing Christ-centered lessons rooted in play and exploration.

Qualifications

• Christ-centered environment and patience in working with preschoolers.
• Collaboration with lead teacher to support child development.
• Compliance with licensing requirements for assistants.

Responsibilities

• Support educational experiences in the classroom as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in documenting daily activities and incident/behavior reports as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate and collaborate with the classroom teacher to support routines and the learning environment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and perform duties to keep the facility orderly.
• Assist in prepping learning materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Foster positive relationships with parents during drop-off/pick-up.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings; maintain regular attendance.
• Maintain licensing compliance.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Patience

Christ-centered approach

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Grace Beginnings Academy – Eden Prairie, MN

Position Details:

• Position Type: Part-Time
• Pay: $18.00/hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 7:15 am - 12:45 pm (27.5 hours/week)

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Grace Beginnings Academy Preschool Assistant Teacher is passionate about supporting and caring for 3-4 year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate models Christ-like patience and grace, works collaboratively with the lead teacher, and helps support each child’s growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This role assists in implementing lessons and activities that are Christ-centered and rooted in play and exploration.

• Support the educational experiences in the classroom as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the completion of documenting daily activities and incident/behavior reports as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate 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 assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• 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.
• At drop-off or pick-up, foster positive relationships with parents.
• 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 an essential requirement of this position.
• Maintains 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.