Preschool Assistant Teacher - 12 month

GRACE CHURCH OF MINNESOTA INC•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Assistant Teacher supports and cares for children ages 3–4 in a Christ-centered, play- and exploration-based environment. Working collaboratively with the classroom teacher, the assistant helps support each child’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This is a year-round position with either a full-time schedule of 9:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. or a part-time schedule of 7:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. or 12:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. The position is based at the Eden Prairie Campus in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and pays $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must meet licensing requirements for an assistant.
Commitment to prayer, evidenced in 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 a person in public Christian ministry, conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.

Responsibilities

Support classroom educational experiences as directed by the classroom teacher.
Help document daily activities and complete incident and behavior reports as directed by the classroom teacher.
Communicate and collaborate with the classroom teacher to support daily routines, classroom management, and the learning environment.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and complete duties needed to maintain an orderly facility.
Prepare learning materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
Respond to children’s behavioral issues with Christ-centered love, respect, and patience.
Foster positive relationships with parents during drop-off and pick-up.
Facilitate classroom routines and activities when the classroom teacher is absent.
Attend required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
Maintain licensing compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.