Jr. Preschool Assistant Teacher

Grace Beginnings, located in Grace Church - Eden Prairie

Part-time or Full-time

High school student assistants – $18.00 / hour

Assistant Teachers – starting at $18.50 / hour (based on education and experience)

Hourly - Non-exempt

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The Grace Beginnings Jr. Preschool Assistant Teacher will support the Grace Beginnings Director and classroom teacher with the support of the classroom needs.
• Support the educational experiences in the preschool classrooms as directed by the classroom teacher, which demonstrates an understanding of curriculum and faith development goals.
• Facilitate the completion of all the required documentation of daily activities for parents.
• Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with the Director and classroom teacher.
• Follow the directives of the classroom teacher to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a safe environment for the children.
• 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.
• Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
• Organize books, toys, crafts, and other items in the classroom as time allows.
• 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 an essential requirement of this position
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS :

About Grace Church :

We are an informal, come-as-you-are gathering of Jesus followers who love God and one another. Our goal is to provide a place for you to connect and grow in your faith.

Grace Church is committed to teaching sound Biblical truth. Our mission is simple – we exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world.

As a non-denominational church, we are congregational involved, staff led, and Elder protected.