Early Childhood Aide - Part Time at Calvary Lutheran Ch – Golden Valley, Minnesota

Early Childhood Aide — Part Time (Infant & Toddler Classrooms)

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, 12 months
Schedule: Part-time, weekday hours (flexible based on program needs
Revised: 3/26/2026

Calvary Early Learning is a caring and nurturing program dedicated to providing developmentally appropriate experiences that support the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child we serve. Our mission is to lay a strong foundation for early learners in each of these key areas.

We are seeking a caring, dependable Early Childhood Aide to support our Infant and Toddler classrooms. This role works alongside lead teachers to help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for our youngest learners.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and is interested in gaining experience in early childhood education. Our educators collaborate closely as a team to meet the evolving needs of the children in our care. This position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within our Early Learning program, including pathways toward teacher qualification.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Faith-based, mission-driven program
• Opportunity to gain early childhood experience
• Professional development opportunities
• No nights or weekends

• Support teachers in providing nurturing care for infants and toddlers
• Assist with feeding, diapering, and daily routines
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Engage with children through play, caring routines, and responsive interactions
• Assist with supervision both indoors and outdoors
• Support classroom transitions and daily schedules
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with team members
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, lifting, sitting on the floor, and standing for extended periods.

• Exhibit a growth mindset and willingness to learn
• Support the mission of Calvary Early Learning and Calvary Church
• Live in such a way that your witness, example, service to others, and worship does not become a stumbling block. (I Timothy 3:2 and Acts 15:19).

• Experience working with young children preferred but not required
• Interest in early childhood education
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable and dependable attendance
• Must meet DHS background study requirements