Assistant Floater - Contract

Summary:

Our Nestlé Purina Child Development Center location is looking for Assistant/Floaters for Infant through Prekindergarten teacher. 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 including walking trails, Starbucks, Full-Service Cafeteria, The Store (+Discount), and more.

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 Nestlé 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+ years of experience working in early childhood

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)

Associates are eligible for childcare tuition discounts

Salary: Starting at $17/Hr

Minimum Education: High School or Equivalent

Job Type: Full Time

Category: Education/Training

Minimum Experience: 1 Yr

Location: St. Louis, MO

Employer is Downtown Children’s Center (DCC)

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner.

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Job Requisition: 388422