Child Care Assistant Teacher

Schweitzer; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratton Childcare Center in Vermont is seeking a Teaching Assistant to care for infants, toddlers, and young children under a Teacher Associate. You’ll engage children, follow the curriculum, and communicate daily with families to ensure a positive experience.

The role supports a safe, healthy classroom and may require evenings, weekends or holidays. The position offers seasonal full-time and part-time hours with an hourly rate starting at $20.00 and ongoing recruitment through December.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3 credit college course in Psychology, Sociology, or Early Education related field is required.
• 1 year of working experience in a childcare center is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• First Aid & CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist during mealtimes; with preparation, during the meal and the clean-up afterwards.
• Communicate with families about each child’s daily experience.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions and complete professional development hours.

Skills

First Aid & CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3 credit college course in Psychology/Sociology/Early Education

Job description

Year RoundAt 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 resortsFree or discounted multi-resort dependent season passesFree or discounted IKON passDiscounted golf & fitness center membershipsEmployee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programsRetail + F&B discountsFriends & family ticketsOnsite medical clinicMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs401(k) plan with company matchDiscounted tuition planPaid parental leavePaid sick time, FTO, VacationAdditional perks & benefits for year round employeesPOSITION SUMMARYChildcare 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 DUTIESInteract with, initiate and encourage children in all activities during the day, ensuring their safety at all timesFollow curriculum as directed by the Teacher Associate; participate and encourage participation among children in classroomMaintain a cooperative and supportive attitude with other staff membersResponsible 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 outlinedAssist during mealtimes; with preparation, during the meal and the clean-up afterwardsSuccessfully interact with families and communicate children’s individual needsAssist with daily tasks that maintain the tidiness of the facilityAttend all staff meetings and training sessionsComplete 24 hours of professional developmentWear designated protective equipment and follow procedures as directedParticipate, and assist in, coordination of emergency proceduresEveryone 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 REQUIREMENTSMust meet or exceed, Vermont standards for Teaching Assistant positionHigh School diploma, or equivalent, required3 credit college course in Psychology, Sociology, or Early Education related field1 year of working experience in a childcare centerMust be 18 years of age, or olderFirst Aid & CPR CertificationDesire 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 basisMust be able to perform during the day without scheduled breaksMust be able to handle high noise levels and stressful environmentsThis position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidaysPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSThis 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