Infant Assistant Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:
Eden Prairie Campus - EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.50 Hourly

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Grace Beginnings Assistant Teacher will support the Grace Beginnings Director and classroom teacher with support of the classroom needs.

• Support the educational experiences in the infant 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 and 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

• Educational requirements:
  
  High School Diploma, Equivalent, or Higher Educational Level.
• Experience required: 12 post-secondary quarter credits in Education or a related field, plus 2,080 hours as an aide working in a child care facility.
• Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant and Toddler children.
• Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.
• 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.

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