Join Our Team at Ascension Lutheran Early Childhood Center

At ALECC, we believe the earliest years are some of the most important in a child's life. We are committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and relationship-based environment where children feel safe, loved, and supported as they grow and explore the world around them.

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and collaborative Infant/Toddler Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and understands the unique needs of our youngest learners. If you find joy in building trusting relationships with children and families and creating meaningful learning experiences through everyday interactions, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers

Provide responsive, nurturing care including feeding, diapering, comforting, and supporting daily routines

Foster children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through meaningful interactions and play

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage exploration, curiosity, and discovery

Observe and document children's growth and milestones to support individualized learning and family communication

Build positive partnerships with families through daily communication and collaboration

Maintain a clean, organized, and healthy classroom environment

Work closely with co-teachers and administration to provide high-quality care and maintain classroom consistency

Follow all licensing regulations, health and safety procedures, and school policies

Qualifications

Minimum 12 ECE units, including Infant/Toddler Development (required)

At least 6 months of experience working with children under 3 years of age

Strong understanding of infant and toddler development

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Warm, patient, flexible, and responsive caregiving approach

Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and actively engage with children on the floor and playground

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field

Experience in a play-based early childhood program

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on education and experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Professional development and continuing education support

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Employee childcare discount

A supportive leadership team and collaborative school community

A positive workplace culture where teachers are valued and respected

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA (In Person)

If you are passionate about helping infants and toddlers build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, we invite you to apply and become part of the ALECC family.