Infant Lead Teacher

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 6 weeks-16 months.
• Provide educational experiences in the classroom which demonstrate an understanding of learning domains, Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and assessments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the Infant Grade Level Team in planning lessons and activities throughout the school year.
• Daily communicate with families on the success, challenges and activities of the day.
• Meet regularly with parents both informally and formally throughout the year to address child needs.
• Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year.
• Follow the directives of the Infant and Toddler Director to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a quality learning 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.
• Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside the schedule hours.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.

Professional And Spiritual Expectations

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months.
• Maintains licensing compliance.

Professional Qualifications

• CDA, Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Experience required: Must meet the licensing guidelines for lead qualification.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors throughout the day.

Personal Qualities

• 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 of Jesus Christ as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant children.
• Able to conduct life with the utmost integrity in all situations.

Grace Church Compliance

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.