Lead Toddler Teacher - Contract

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 

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  Work with children in a one-on-one and group setting through meaningful, hands-on learning activities 

  
  

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  Prepare and design weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and differentiated for all skill levels and student interests 

  
  

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  Design and execute math, literacy, and science learning activities that allow students the opportunity to communicate orally and in writing 

  
  

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  Use daily mealtimes with the class as a method to incorporate learning and social skills 

  
  

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  Build schedules and routines for the students 

  
  

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  Strategically plan the curriculum to target areas related to child development such as social, motor, and language skills 

  
  

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  Proactively communicate expectations, criteria for assessment, student progress, and students’ strengths and opportunities to parents and students 

  
  

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  Promote and model a positive and respectful learning environment that focuses on positive redirection 

  
  

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  Establish trust and bond with the children and families in which you will serve 

  
  

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  Maintain a safe and healthy classroom by following all center health and safety guidelines and rules 

  
  

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  Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics 

  
  

Requirements 

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  High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 of the following: 

  
  

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  Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field 

  
  

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  CDA Certification 

  
  

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  2+ years of experience working in early childhood 

  
  

Benefits 

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  Health, Vision, and Dental insurance 

  
  

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  Life insurance 

  
  

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  Paid time off + Holidays (including extended days off at end of year) 

  
  

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  Tuition reimbursement 

  
  

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  Yearly Bonuses 

  
  

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  Access to Nestlé Purina’s campus and amenities (walking trails, Starbucks, Full-Service Cafeteria, and The Store (+Discount) 

  
  

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  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)