Grace Church
Assistant Director of Grace Beginnings Academy
Eden Prairie, Minnesota•Full-time
$57,500 annually
$57,500 annually
About the Job
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grace Beginnings Academy Assistant Director supports the Directors and Head of School in managing daily operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive relationship with families. The position works Monday-Friday from 9:15 a.m.- 5:45 p.m.
Operations + Licensing:
- Assumes administrative responsibility in the director’s absence.
- Assists in completing required licensing forms.
- Assists in reviewing and filing student and staff information.
- Responds to parent communication: in person, phone, and Brightwheel messages.
- Assists in executing staff training content.
- Ensure GBA adheres to health, safety, and licensing regulations.
- Participate in the administrative team.
- Share operating director shifts with the leadership team.
Staff Supervision:
- Is the supervisor to assign staff, including teacher assistants, floats, and/or substitutes.
- Conducts regular 1-1s with direct reports + annual reviews.
- Regularly walks around the facility to observe.
- Assist in recruiting, interviews, onboarding, and mentoring teachers.
- Support teachers in child behaviors.
Family Relations:
- Greet and welcome families to the school.
- Partner with families through words and actions for the best of the child.
- Assist in student orientations.
- Assist in planning and executing family community events throughout the school year.
- Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Educational requirements: Bachelor’s in education or related field, must meet director status per MN licensing.
- Experience required: 2+ years in leadership, 3+ years as a lead in a licensed childcare center.
- Strong computer and technology skills, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and organization.
- Articulate and welcoming both in verbal and written communication.
- 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.
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.