Child Care Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Year Round

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES .

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts

Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes

Free or discounted IKON pass

Discounted golf & fitness center memberships

Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs

Retail + F&B discounts

Friends & family tickets

Onsite medical clinic

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs 401(k) plan with company match

Discounted tuition plan

Paid parental leave

Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

Childcare Teaching Assistants are responsible for caring for the health, wellbeing, and age appropriate education of infants, toddlers, and young children in a child care setting, under the direction of a Teacher Associate. Must be able to provide excellent guest service by encouraging engagement among all children in the classroom, in addition to communicating with parents/guardians about their child's experience during that given day. Assistants are responsible for addressing concerns of parents and guests and will work with a Teacher Associate and/or the Childcare Manager for resolution. The Teaching Assistant must maintain the facility in a healthy and safe working order, while observing all state mandated regulations. We have seasonal full time and part-time opportunities available for this role. The hourly rate for this position begins at $20.00/hr.

Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Interact with, initiate and encourage children in all activities during the day, ensuring their safety at all times

Follow curriculum as directed by the Teacher Associate; participate and encourage participation among children in classroom

Maintain a cooperative and supportive attitude with other staff members

Responsible for the basic care needs of the children in their classroom.

To be knowledgeable in the state child care regulations and follow the rules and regulations outlined

Assist during mealtimes; with preparation, during the meal and the clean-up afterwards

Successfully interact with families and communicate children's individual needs

Assist with daily tasks that maintain the tidiness of the facility

Attend all staff meetings and training sessions

Complete 24 hours of professional development

Wear designated protective equipment and follow procedures as directed

Participate, and assist in, coordination of emergency procedures

Everyone employed at Stratton Childcare Center is a mandated reporter and is responsible for calling the Department of Child and Family Services to report any suspected abuse or neglect, as outlined by DCF.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must meet or exceed, Vermont standards for Teaching Assistant position

High School diploma, or equivalent, required 3 credit college course in Psychology, Sociology, or Early Education related field 1 year of working experience in a childcare center

Must be 18 years of age, or older

First Aid & CPR Certification

Desire to work closely with children in an educational and supervisory setting, while pursuing personal accreditation through professional development. Some experience working with children from newborn to six years old in a supervised environment is a plus.

Must be able to lift 40 (forty) pounds, on a regular and repeating basis

Must be able to perform during the day without scheduled breaks

Must be able to handle high noise levels and stressful environments

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer