Assistant/Floater Teacher for Infant to Prekindergarten (Contract)

Nestle; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a nurturing and creative assistant/floater teacher for their Child Development Center. This role involves supporting infant to prekindergarten classes in a vibrant, NAEYC-accredited environment. You'll implement engaging lesson plans and foster a safe, interactive atmosphere where children can thrive. Enjoy the perks of working on a beautiful campus with amenities like walking trails and a full-service cafeteria. If you have a passion for early childhood education and want to make a difference in young lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Yearly Bonuses

Access to Campus Amenities

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in early childhood education required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on learning activities for children.
• Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Promote a positive and respectful learning environment.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Lesson Planning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

Note: If hired you will be an employee of a third-party that does business for Nestle Purina.

Reference ID: 335658

Location: St. Louis, MO

Category: Education/Training

Job Type: Full Time (8 hour day shift, Monday-Friday)

Assistant/Floater Teacher for Infant to 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

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

Requirements

1. High School diploma or Equivalent.
2. 1 year of experience working in early childhood.

Nice To Haves

1. Associate’s degree or higher in Education or related field.
2. CDA Certification.

Benefits

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

Salary

Pay based on credentials/experience, starting at $15 Hr.

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent.

Job Type

Full Time (8 hour day shift, Monday-Friday).

Category

Education/Training.

Minimum Experience

1 year.

Location: St. Louis, MO.

Note: If hired you will be an employee of a third-party that does business for Nestle Purina.