Assistant/Floater for Infant through Prekindergarten

Summary

Our Nestlé Purina Child Development Center is looking for an assistant/floater teacher to support the infant to prekindergarten classes. Join an experienced and committed team made up of early childhood professionals in a NAEYC-accredited early childhood center located on Purina’s campus in downtown St. Louis! Enjoy the amenities of the Purina campus (walking trails, Starbucks, Full-Service Cafeteria, and The Store (+Discount) as well as other benefits of working at this Center.

When joining our team, you will bring your expertise and assist with implementing lesson plans based on Project Construct in a play-based curriculum, while interacting with children and families. You will implement family-style dining and help promote a safe environment where children can be happy and active learners. Be part of a great team and help make a difference in a young child's life. We are seeking a nurturing, experienced teacher who brings energy and creativity to work every day to join the Nestle Purina Child Development Center team.

Duties

• Work with children in a one-on-one and group setting through meaningful, hands-on learning activities
• · Assist with implementing the lesson plans the Lead Teachers create that are developmentally appropriate and differentiated for all skill levels and student interests
• · Facilitate planned math, literacy, and science learning activities that allow students the opportunity to communicate orally and in writing
• · Use daily mealtimes with the class as a method to incorporate learning, and social skills
• · Assist with following schedules and routines for the children
• · Promote and model a positive and respectful learning environment that focuses on positive redirection
• · Establish trust and bond with the children and families in which you will serve
• · Communicate with parents about children’s day.
• · Maintain a safe and healthy classroom by following all center health and safety guidelines and rules
• · Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics

Requirements

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• · 1 year of experience working in early childhood

Nice To Haves

• · Associate’s degree or higher in Education or related field
• · CDA Certification

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off + Holidays (including extended days off at end of year)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Yearly Bonuses
• Access to Nestlé Purina’s campus and amenities (walking trails, Starbucks, Full-Service Cafeteria, and The Store (+Discount)