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Lead Toddler Teacher - Contract

Nestlé Purina North America
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Summary

Our Nestlé Purina Child Development Center location is looking for multiple Lead Toddler teachers. 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 design 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
  • Prepare and design weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and differentiated for all skill levels and student interests
  • Design and execute 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
  • Build schedules and routines for the students
  • Strategically plan the curriculum to target areas related to child development such as social, motor, and language skills
  • Proactively communicate expectations, criteria for assessment, student progress, and students’ strengths and opportunities to parents and students
  • 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
  • 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 and at least 1 of the following:
  • Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field
  • CDA Certification
  • 2 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 $18/Hr

Minimum Education: High School or Equivalent

Job Type: Full Time

Category: Education/Training

Minimum Experience: 2 Yrs

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.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy

Job Requisition: 388420

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