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

Reference ID: 335658

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

+ 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)

**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.