Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Denver - Steamboat Ski Resort

Description

Please note, this position is located at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Year Round
Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger.

We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.

Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage.

This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.

401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*Free regional bus pass
*Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits
For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at

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

POSITION SUMMARY

Early Childhood Teachers are responsible for the education, supervision, and care of children at the Steamboat Child Care Center - a year-round child care center for SSRC employees.

Early Childhood Teachers must understand and follow all state rules and regulations and best practices for the children in their care.

Lead teachers will supervise PT teachers, subs, and assistant teachers and are responsible for monthly newsletters, calendars, parent-teacher conferences, and TS Gold assessments.

Resume required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment with an emphasis on children's social-emotional, physical, and cognitive needs
Perform daily child care duties as assigned including feeding, diapers/potty, and naps
Ensure compliance with all legal requirements
Register in the PDIS and complete all required trainings including 15 hours of continuing education/year. Provide documentation to Director.
Prepare and maintain classroom materials and interest-centers
Plan daily lessons, monthly themes, and a classroom monthly calendar
Teach large group lessons, small group lessons, and provide individualized instruction
Be prepared to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weather
Attend all staff meetings and trainings
Supervise, mentor, and direct assistant teachers and subs/floaters
Work with the Director, early learning specialists, and families to create and implement behavior plans for children with challenging behavior
Work cooperatively on a team with other teaching professionals
Provide positive guidance and redirection
Maintain professional communication with parents and other staff
Maintain confidentiality
Support children and families with potty training if applicable
Maintain all necessary records including attendance records and food program forms
Work with a teaching team to write monthly newsletters
Complete observations and assessments 3 times a year using TS Gold
Use assessments to prepare, plan, and lead parent-teacher conferences in the fall and spring
Help plan and lead family nights including back-to-school night
Send home sick children
Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
Other duties, as assigned


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of child development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices
Must meet the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher
Must demonstrate an interest in young children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.
Flexibility to care for children of all ages birth-5 years
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations.
Skills and ability to inspire and lead children through a large variety of indoor and outdoor activities
Willingness to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weather
Ability to maintain professional communication with parents, supervisors, co-teachers, and assistants
Ability to work cooperatively with a teaching team to create a safe and cognitively stimulating environment
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with children, colleagues, and parents.
Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor
Experience in environmental education or nature-based preschools (preschool) or lifeways (I/T) preferred
Routine sanitizing and disinfesting of toys and surfaces
Ability to adhere to all health and safety policies and program policies and procedures


EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director and must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one of the following areas: Early childhood education, Elementary education; Special education, Family and child development, or Child psychology.

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed above and an additional two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies
A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III as determined by the PDIS
An Associate's degree in early childhood education with at least one course being introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies and at least six (6) months of experience;
Completion of twelve (12) semester hours in early childhood education. One of the three (3) semester hour courses must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies, plus nine (9) months of verified experience;
Completion of a vocational program in child growth and development plus twelve (12) months of verified experience
Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA)
Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children in a child growth and development program plus twelve (12) months of verified experience; or,

Twenty-four (24) months of verified experience plus either: A current Colorado Level II credential or, Two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's hourly pay range for this position.

Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel.

The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.
Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise:
The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position.

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