Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Our Nestlé Purina Child Development Center is looking for a Lead One-Year-Old 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 (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 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 Nestle 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 children
• 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 :

Nice To Haves

Benefits