Infant Lead Teacher

Grace Church•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

Grace Beginnings Academy is seeking an Infant Lead Teacher to care for children ages 6 weeks to 16 months in a Christ-centered environment. The teacher partners with parents and supports children’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth. They plan and implement play-based, Biblically rooted lessons aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and differentiate instruction to meet children’s needs. The teacher collaborates with the Infant Grade Level Team, communicates regularly with families, meets with parents to address children’s needs, and conducts parent-teacher conferences twice a year. They follow the Infant and Toddler Director’s directives, maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom, support children’s behavior with Christ-centered love and patience, maintain licensing compliance, and participate in required training, staff meetings, and school community events. Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is essential. The role requires a commitment to Christian ministry, including articulating the Gospel to young children, demonstrating a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and maintaining integrity in personal conduct. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with starting pay of $23.00 per hour based on education and experience.

Requirements

CDA, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Must meet licensing guidelines for lead qualification.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
Ability to see and hear clearly, stay at children’s level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.
Ability to clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child.
Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of infant children.
Commitment to prayer, both corporate and personal.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement Biblically based, play-rooted lessons aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress.
Provide educational experiences demonstrating understanding of learning domains, the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, and assessments.
Differentiate classroom instruction to meet students’ needs.
Collaborate with the Infant Grade Level Team to plan lessons and activities throughout the school year.
Communicate daily with families about children’s successes, challenges, and daily activities.
Meet with parents regularly, both informally and formally, to address children’s needs.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
Follow the Infant and Toddler Director’s directives to maintain classroom standards and provide a quality learning experience.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and help keep the facility orderly.
Address children’s behavioral issues with Christ-centered love, respect, and patience.
Attend required training, staff meetings, and school community events throughout the year, including events outside scheduled hours.
Maintain licensing compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.