Aftercare Lead Teacher

GRACE CHURCH OF MINNESOTA INC•Eden Prairie, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grace Beginnings Academy Aftercare Teacher is passionate about guiding and caring for 16 months-2 year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate partners with parents, classroom teachers, and supports each child’s growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. The aftercare lead teacher plans and implements structured free play and activities while children wait to be picked up by parents. This is a part-time, year-round position with an 3:00-5:45p schedule.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must meet the licensing guidelines for lead 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.

Responsibilities

Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 16 months-2 years.
Provide structure, free play and activities
Collaborate with the Toddler + Junior Preschool Teachers in planning activities and relaying communication to parents at pick-up.
Daily communicate with families on the success, challenges and activities of the day.
Follow the directives of the Infant Toddler Director to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a quality experience for the children
Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom 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.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 16 months-2 years of age.
Maintains licensing compliance
Other duties as assigned