Preschool Assistant Teacher

Overview

Part-time or Full-time High school student assistants – $18.00/hour

Assistant Teachers – starting at $18.50/hour (based on education and experience)

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

• Support the educational experiences in the infant, toddler, and preschool 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 to maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain 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.

• Educational requirements:
  
  High School Diploma, Equivalent, or Higher Educational Level, and 8 post-secondary semester credits in Education or a related field.
• Experience required: plus 2,080 hours as an aide working in a childcare facility.
• 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.

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.