Grace Church
Aftercare Assistant Teacher/Lead Teacher
Eden Prairie, Minnesota•Part-time
$18 hourly
$18 hourly
About the Job
Part-time
Must be at least 16 years old
Must be at least 16 years old
Start date: 8/31/2026
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSISTANT:
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 helps support each child’s growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This role assists in caring for and implementing activities following the school day. This is a school year (September-May), part-time position with a preferred schedule of 3:00-5:45p. There are three age groups available, Infants (6 weeks-15 months), Toddlers/JP (16 months – 2 years), or Preschool/PreK (3-5 years)
- Assist in implementing the aftercare schedule, including free play, outside time, activities and care for each child.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with the other aftercare staff
- Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position
- Maintains licensing compliance
- Other duties as assigned
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LEAD:
The Grace Beginnings Academy Aftercare Teacher is passionate about guiding and caring for 16 months-2 year-olds in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate partners with parents, classroom teachers, and supports each child’s growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. The aftercare lead teacher plans and implements structured free play and activities while children wait to be picked up by parents. This is a part-time, year-round position with an 3:00-5:45p schedule.
- Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 16 months-2 years.
- Provide structure, free play and activities.
- Collaborate with the Toddler + Junior Preschool Teachers in planning activities and relaying communication to parents at pick-up.
- Daily communicate with families on the success, challenges and activities of the day.
- Follow the directives of the Infant Toddler Director to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a quality experience for the children.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete 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.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 16 months-2 years of age.
- Maintains licensing compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Educational requirements: 16 years +, High School credits or 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.
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.
About Grace Church
We are an informal, come-as-you-are gathering of Jesus followers who love God and one another. Our goal is to provide a place for you to connect and grow in your faith.
Grace Church is committed to teaching sound Biblical truth. Our mission is simple – we exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world.
As a non-denominational church, we are congregational involved, staff led, and Elder protected.
Grace Church is committed to teaching sound Biblical truth. Our mission is simple – we exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world.
As a non-denominational church, we are congregational involved, staff led, and Elder protected.