Aftercare Assistant
Grace Beginning Academy - Eden Prairie
Part-time - 10 hours/week
Pay: $18.00/hour
Hourly - Non-Exempt
This is a part-time, school-year position (September–May) with a preferred schedule of 3:00–5:30 p.m.
Opportunities are available with three age groups:
- Infants: 6 weeks–15 months
- Toddlers/Junior Preschool: 16 months–2 years
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Preschool/Pre-K: 3–5 years
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grace Beginnings Academy Aftercare Assistant Teacher is passionate about guiding and caring for 6 weeks–5-year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate works collaboratively with the aftercare staff and supports each child’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth. This role supports children and implements after-school activities.
- Assist in implementing the aftercare schedule, including free play, outside time, activities and care for each child.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with other aftercare staff.
- Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is essential for this position.
- Maintain licensing compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
- Educational requirements: 16 years old with high school credits or a diploma.
- Experience required: Must meet licensing requirements for an aide/assistant.
- 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. Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.