Lead Toddler Teacher

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.

• 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

• 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
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off + Holidays (including extended days off at end of year)
• 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
• 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.