Bethlehem Lutheran Early Childhood Center

Bethlehem Lutheran Early Childhood Center Early Childhood Education for children ages 33 mos to the first day of Kindergarten Cloud and surrounding communities since 1965.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool offers quality, early childhood education for children ages 2-5 years old. Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool has been inspiring and nurturing young children in St. Each teaching teams includes a teacher with a four year degree in Early Childhood Education and a creative, committed classroom assistant. Goals and objectives come from the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators o

f Progress. Classrooms are set up based on “The Creative Curriculum”. Bethlehem Preschool is filled with developmentally appropriate activities. Children experience creative, process oriented art, have opportunities to learn through play indoors and outdoors and engage with other children and adults. Bethlehem Preschool is a place where families and educators join together allowing children to flourish and grow.

08/13/2024

NOW HIRING!
Bethlehem Lutheran Early Childhood Center - Lead Teacher
POSITION SUMMARY: Teacher of Bethlehem Early Childhood Center (ECC) is responsible for providing leadership in the classroom
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
• Monitor and document Developmental progress of all children in your classroom
• Conduct conferences with all families twice a year
•Work with Assistant Teacher if ratio applies
• Provide a safe environment following all established program policies
• Follow established curriculum
• Plan, supervise and implement all aspects of the classroom
• Consider individual cultural and socio-economic needs of families
• Work with staff in curriculum management and planning
• Demonstrate understanding of appropriate behavior guidance practices
• Set-up and maintain appropriate classroom environment to meet the needs of age group served
• Provide positive experience for children and families
Additional Duties
• Attend required training and staff meetings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Meet Rule 3 Teacher eligible licensing requirements
• Current pediatric CPR and First Aid preferred
• Completion of a successful background check
HOURS: Full-Time Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30 OR will consider part time morning for the right candidate.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is negotiable, commensurate with training and experience. This is a benefits eligible position. The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Personnel Policies describe the benefits offered in more detail. Examples of benefits offered are: health insurance, continuing education, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Call now!  320-251-6775We are enrolling for Fall 2024 and we only a few spots left for friends ages 33 months and up! We...
07/24/2024

Call now! 320-251-6775

We are enrolling for Fall 2024 and we only a few spots left for friends ages 33 months and up! We have a variety of schedules to choose from and even welcome friends still working on potty training. Come and see why we have been one of St. Cloud's top preschools since 1965!

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"Gardens and children need the same things-patience, love, and someone who will never give up on them." ~Author Nicolett...
06/14/2024

"Gardens and children need the same things-patience, love, and someone who will never give up on them." ~Author Nicolette Sowder.

When we say ALL are welcome here, we REALLY mean it!  Even this friendly woodland creature knows it!  Check out our frie...
06/07/2024

When we say ALL are welcome here, we REALLY mean it! Even this friendly woodland creature knows it! Check out our friend's surprised face. So cute! Photo credit: Mrs. Litchy

At Bethlehem, we know just how lucky we are to be surrounded by nature! We give thanks for our abundance of green space ...
05/21/2024

At Bethlehem, we know just how lucky we are to be surrounded by nature! We give thanks for our abundance of green space for all to explore and enjoy!

Our preschoolers are really getting a lot of joy from hanging out in this beautiful spring weather!
05/13/2024

Our preschoolers are really getting a lot of joy from hanging out in this beautiful spring weather!

03/26/2024

Preschool will be open today-Tuesday, March 26.

03/25/2024

Due to weather preschool will be closed Monday, March 25.

CALLING ALL PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS!  We are now enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year.  We usually have a waiting lis...
02/12/2024

CALLING ALL PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS! We are now enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year. We usually have a waiting list, so reserve your spot for fall now! More information-including pricing and registration forms-can be found at https://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/ecc .

Please reach out if you have questions!

12/21/2023

Merry Christmas to all of you and to US! We are happy to report that all 54 book titles on tags from our wish tree were claimed! We appreciate the generosity and support of all of those who participated! Thank you for helping us share the joy of reading with our students.

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, joyous holiday season from the staff of Bethlehem Lutheran Early Childhood Center.

11/27/2023

Pastor Chad: thanks for reading that special book out loud to us, even when it got super silly!

Today our preschoolers traveled to Catholic Charities to drop off the food donations they've been collecting from their ...
11/21/2023

Today our preschoolers traveled to Catholic Charities to drop off the food donations they've been collecting from their families and congregation members. The official weight was... 349 pounds of food! A BIG thank you to Eric (a former Bethlehem preschooler) at Catholic Charities for showing us the scale to weigh food, how they fill orders for people in need and the biggest freezer we've ever seen! It was a great experience. We would also like to THANK everyone who supported this project and donated food.

The preschoolers were SEW excited to make their own shape pumpkins. With a little help they sewed and stuffed and added ...
10/31/2023

The preschoolers were SEW excited to make their own shape pumpkins. With a little help they sewed and stuffed and added some faces. Happy Halloween!

Sincere thanks to the members of St. Cloud Fire Department Station 2 for bringing Engine 2 to us and teaching our presch...
10/23/2023

Sincere thanks to the members of St. Cloud Fire Department Station 2 for bringing Engine 2 to us and teaching our preschoolers about fire safety. With kindness and patience, the firefighters showed us the tools and uniforms they use to help them fight fires and keep us safe! We are grateful for their time!

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09/18/2023

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With a new School Year underway children in Bethlehem Early Childhood Center have started their weekly Chapel Time. This week Pastor Chad introduced himself ...

A blessing from your head down to your toes, a blessing little one wherever you may go...  We said good-bye to friends t...
08/25/2023

A blessing from your head down to your toes, a blessing little one wherever you may go... We said good-bye to friends this week as they are ready to head off to Kindergarten. Our staff is grateful for the time we had together and send blessings on their new journey.

07/24/2023
Great scholarship opportunity for families with preschoolers.  Our program has been grateful to see the support this fun...
07/20/2023

Great scholarship opportunity for families with preschoolers. Our program has been grateful to see the support this funding provides for families.

Early Learning Scholarships provide families with financial support to help pay for high-quality child care and early education to assist in preparing children for school.  The Early Learning Scholarship amount is up to $8,500 for a twelve month period, depending on the Parent Aware Star Rating of...

We have a few spots open for fall. Feel free to visit our website or call for a tour to come take a peek!
07/19/2023

We have a few spots open for fall. Feel free to visit our website or call for a tour to come take a peek!

This is the beauty of a year-round program.  Summer.  Cutting the lawn, running a lemonade stand, and raising butterflie...
07/07/2023

This is the beauty of a year-round program. Summer. Cutting the lawn, running a lemonade stand, and raising butterflies. And when life hands you lemons? Create art with them!

Our students had a great time learning about nature and exploring our prairie with some of Bethlehem Lutheran Church's c...
06/13/2023

Our students had a great time learning about nature and exploring our prairie with some of Bethlehem Lutheran Church's congregation members!

This past winter, congregation member and friend to the preschool, Ann, asked if we wanted to try Winter & Spring Sowing...
06/01/2023

This past winter, congregation member and friend to the preschool, Ann, asked if we wanted to try Winter & Spring Sowing. We did and started collecting milk jugs, seeds, and dirt. In March we planted flower seeds and in April vegetable seeds. These past couple of weeks we were able to transfer the plants to our garden!

Now enrolling!  Space is limited for summer, but we do have openings for fall.  Visit https://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/...
05/16/2023

Now enrolling! Space is limited for summer, but we do have openings for fall. Visit https://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/ECC to learn more about our preschool. Come hang out with us!

Teacher Appreciation Week! A big thank you to ALL teachers for your hard work and commitment to helping children grow.  ...
05/08/2023

Teacher Appreciation Week! A big thank you to ALL teachers for your hard work and commitment to helping children grow. We are blessed to have a wonderful staff that make a difference every day for our students. THANK YOU!

Experiment and explore are always on the agenda at preschool...  This winter our church friend Ann asked if we wanted to...
04/28/2023

Experiment and explore are always on the agenda at preschool... This winter our church friend Ann asked if we wanted to try Winter & Spring Sowing. Our answer was yes please! We started by collecting milk jugs, dirt and seeds and planned 2 planting days. In March we planted flower seeds and in April vegetable seeds. We have patiently waited as they sat outside in our snowy winter weather and finally, we spy some sprouts!

Hooray, the preschoolers finally found spring!
04/14/2023

Hooray, the preschoolers finally found spring!

Our students are searching for signs of spring!
04/05/2023

Our students are searching for signs of spring!

03/31/2023

Now enrolling for the 2023/2024 school year, ages 33 months to the first day of kindergarten! Spaces are filling fast! Please visit https://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/ECC-Info for more info and to register or schedule a tour!

Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) worshiping, learning, and serving in the greater Saint Cloud, Minnesota area. Bethlehem Lutheran Early Childhood Center provides full-day, year-round childcare paired with a half-day preschool program wi...

How to catch a leprechaun... you need preschool friends, a trap and a place to hide.  Happy St. Patrick's Day!
03/17/2023

How to catch a leprechaun... you need preschool friends, a trap and a place to hide. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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4310 County Road 137
Saint Cloud, MN
56301

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool offers high quality early childhood education for children ages 33 months-5 years old.

Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool has been inspiring and nurturing young children in St. Cloud and surrounding communities since 1965. Each classroom includes highly-educated, creative, and committed teachers. Goals and objectives come from the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. Classrooms are set up based on “The Creative Curriculum”. Bethlehem Preschool is filled with developmentally appropriate activities. Children experience creative and process oriented art, have opportunities to learn through play both indoors and out, and engage with other children and adults. Bethlehem Early Childhood Center is a place where families and educators join together allowing children to flourish and grow.

We offer both full and part-time care with an integrated preschool program. A limited number of half day preschool-only options are available. Our goal is to prepare each child for kindergarten and beyond in a warm and caring atmosphere.