Summary

Our Nestlé Purina Child Development Center is looking for an assistant teacher to support our 2-year-old classroom. 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)