Childcare Assistant Teacher

Jay Peak Resort; Jay (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

401k with employer match

Season passes for dependents

Employee recognition programs

Seasonal employee parties

Free employee meals

Job summary

Jay Peak Resort is seeking a Childcare Assistant Lead to provide care for children from six weeks to twelve years in our childcare center for guests and employees. You will supervise, engage in activities, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Requirements include Vermont licensing qualifications, ability to work flexible hours, and the capacity to communicate professionally with families and staff. The role offers seasonal, on-site work in a resort setting with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must meet Vermont licensing requirements for center-based care.
• Education/certification options acceptable include state ladder levels or CDA.
• Experience with groups of children is preferred with relevant coursework.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure safety.
• Engage children in reading, games, and activities.
• Assist with curriculum development and transition times.
• Assist in diapering, meals, and daily hygiene.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize the facility daily.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication

Math literacy

Reasoning ability

Computer literacy

Education

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One or Two certificate

CDA (Child Development Associate)

State board approved Human Services program certificate

Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course

Three college credits in child development or school age care

Tools

WhenToWork

Smartcare attendance sheets

BFIS account

Job description

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GETWages Ranging from $17.00 - $18.25/hr, based on experience and credentialingPaid Sick Time401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of serviceFREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependentsEmployee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)Seasonal employee partiesRegular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and partiesFor a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click hereSUMMARYThe Childcare Assistant Lead assists in providing care for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years in the childcare center for the guests and employees of Jay Peak Resort.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)Follows all center based and preschool licensing requirements.Follows all the Center’s policies and procedures.Conducts opening and closing duties.Always supervises children and ensure safety.Displays the ability to communicate in a professional manner treating staff, children, and families with dignity, respect, and a friendly matter.Actively engages children in reading, games, creative play, painting, drawing, songs, and similar activities.Greets families, stores belongings and ensures they are labeled.Assists in developmentally age-appropriate curriculum.Uses positive guidance and behavioral management.Supports transition times.Manages diapering and toileting.Serves meals and snacks.Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes facility daily.Promotes best hygiene practices for self and children.Maintains daily tracking sheets - infant feeding, diaper changes, daily health checks.Other duties as assigned which could be directly related, or unrelated to the original position.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMust be at least eighteen (18) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications:At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level One (1) or Two (2) Certificate; orAt least a current CDA (Child Development Associate) and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; orAt least a State Board of Education approved Human Services Program Certificate that emphasizes child development or early childhood education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; orAt least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; orAt least successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in child or human development or a three (3) college credit course for school age care and education and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read & comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.COMPUTER SKILLSMust learn to navigate WhenToWork website, Smartcare attendance sheets, and manage a BFIS account.LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONSMust maintain continuing education credits as required by Vermont Licensing Regulations.OTHER QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to work flexible hours as needed which may involve weekends, evenings and/or holidays, and with all age groups.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 sit (to include sitting on the floor with children to engage in activities/circle time and active play), use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, (freely lifting from the floor to a standing position or stationary item, such as a high chair, crib or stroller). Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.RESORT CONDITIONSThis is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multilevel buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.