Early Childhood Learning Center Worker (Summer 2026, Bonus Eligible)

Job Description: This position provides support for the Infant, Toddler, and/or Pre-primary classroom and assists a Lead Teacher by carrying out daily routines and procedures as directed at the Martin Luther College Early Childhood Learning Center. Works with children aged six weeks to Kindergarten. Assist the Lead Teacher in educational lesson planning and activities per the age group of the classroom, and be able to implement the lesson plans with the children. Perform and monitor daily record-keeping for each child in the classroom, specific attention to record-keeping of a select group of students may occur with a general knowledge of what other children require as part of the record-keeping. Teach and interact with small group experiences. Maintain the environment with cleanliness, and report any safety-related concerns regarding the physical environment. Interact with parents, guardians, and caregivers of the children on a daily basis with positive conversation and promote communication between the Center and parent. Conduct other functions as needed or as directed. Position reports to the respective Lead Teacher and the ECLC Director.

The individual in this position is required to be an active member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or church body in fellowship with the WELS.

Employment start/stop dates: May 18, 2026 – August 21, 2026

Working hours and days: Generally Monday through Friday; hours will vary between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Flexible scheduling. Workers may work up to 129 hours per month, which averages to approximately 29 hours per week. Minimum age for employment:Individual must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Working conditions: Lifting 40 lbs., bending, kneeling, standing, frequent mobility, use of chemicals, use of hands and arms, moderate noise level, ability to make swift movement, etc.

Salary: Tier 4 — $13.41 per hour + $2.00 bonus = $15.41 per hour
Benefits: Summer workers (student and non-student) are not benefit-eligible. Student workers receive campus and community benefits through their status as students.
Available positions: 1-2
Posting Closes: Until filled, apply today!

If you have worked for the hiring supervisor or department in the past, you do not need to complete a new application, but you will need to notify the hiring supervisor with interest in the available position, in writing. Previous employment in the department is not a guarantee of rehire.

If you have never been employed by this department, return the completed to the hiring supervisor:
Melissa Berg
Director of Early Childhood Learning Center
By email: [email protected]
In person: Early Childhood Learning Center | 405 N. Highland Ave | New Ulm, MN 56073

You may also pick up a blank application in MLC HR, WCC 158.

For questions, please contact MLC Human Resources.

**Eligible for $2.00/hr. bonus**

This position is eligible for the summer 2026 bonus program. How this program works: As you work hours during the summer employment dates of May 18, 2026 through August 21, 2026 for this job, if hired, you will receive $2.00 per hour extra for every hour worked in the eligible job. Hours from the 1st to the 15th are paid on the last day of the month, and hours from the 16th to the last day of the month are paid on the following 15th.

This means, if a worker has 129-hours worked in a summer calendar month in this eligible position, you could earn up to an extra $258.00 each month!

For questions on the summer 2026 bonus program, please contact MLC Human Resources.