Jr. Preschool Lead Teacher

Grace Church•Eden Prairie, MN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grace Beginnings Junior Preschool Lead Teacher assists the Director in fostering children’s faith development and helps children achieve curriculum goals through appropriate early childhood experiences. The role promotes healthy emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth for each child. The teacher provides classroom experiences aligned with curriculum and faith development goals, differentiates instruction for a mixed-age group as children transition into the classroom during the year, and collaborates daily with teachers, parents, and families. The teacher follows the Director’s and Assistant Director’s directives, maintains a safe, clean, and organized classroom and facility, and supports positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers. The position requires Christian values, integrity, regular and punctual attendance, and a commitment to prayer and personal faith.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 24 post-secondary quarter credits (16 semester credits) in education or a related field, plus 4,160 hours of experience as an assistant teacher in a childcare facility.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for teaching children ages 2 to 3.
Knowledge of the Bible and faith development for children ages 2 to 3.
Commitment to prayer, demonstrated through both corporate and personal prayer.
A meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, evidenced by the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
A lifestyle appropriate to public Christian ministry, with integrity in all situations.

Nice To Haves

CDA.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director in fostering children’s faith development and helping them achieve curriculum goals through appropriate early childhood experiences.
Promote healthy emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth for each child in the program.
Provide classroom experiences that demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and faith development goals.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of mixed-age students, including children transitioning into the classroom mid-year.
Establish and maintain effective communication with teachers, parents, and families through daily sharing and collaboration.
Follow the directives of the Director and Assistant Director to maintain high classroom standards and provide a quality learning experience.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and complete duties needed to keep the facility orderly.
Respect each child’s faith, culture, interests, special needs, talents, and individual learning style and pace.
Contribute to positive relationships with parents and coworkers, and treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
Address behavioral issues with Christian love, respect, and patience.
Exhibit Christian values in interactions with management, staff, clients, the community, and others connected with Grace Beginnings.
Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.