Toddler Float Teacher
Grace Beginnings Academy – Eden Prairie, MN
Position Details
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (40 hours/week)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Grace Beginnings Float Teacher will support the Grace Beginnings Director and classroom teacher with classroom needs.
- Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 6 weeks-5 years.
- Prep, deliver, and pick up snack and milk supplies during the day.
- Fill in as a substitute as needed.
- Support teachers for break coverage.
- Provide additional support for bathroom breaks, diapering schedules, rest time, etc.
- Assist in organizing and replenishing school-wide materials.
- Clean toys, dishes and bedding as needed throughout the week.
- Follow the Director's directives to maintain high standards in the school and provide a quality learning experience for the children.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized school and take responsibility for completing the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
- Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
- Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
- Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside scheduled hours.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Maintains licensing compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
- Educational requirements: High School Diploma required, CDA, Associates or bachelor’s degree in early childhood or Elementary Education preferred.
- Experience required: Must meet the licensing guidelines qualification.
- Physically able to work both indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
- Able to see and hear clearly, stay at children’s level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.
- Has a heart and mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel.
- Can clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child.
- 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.
Grace Church complies with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at 952-224-3000.