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)