Childcare Teaching Assistant - Impactful Year-Round Care

Alterra Mountain Company; Stratton (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pass

Multi-resort passes

IKON pass

Fitness discounts

Childcare rates

Retail & F&B discounts

Friends & family tickets

Onsite clinic

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Tuition plan

Parental leave

Sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a dedicated Childcare Teaching Assistant for Stratton. You will care for infants to young children, support the Teacher Associate, and engage families daily to ensure a positive experience.

Role requires Vermont Teaching Assistant standards, CPR/First Aid, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Seasonal availability includes evenings, weekends, and holidays; great for those pursuing childcare careers.

Qualifications

• Must meet 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; some experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular 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.

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
• 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.

Skills

Childcare experience

First Aid & CPR

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

3 college credits in related field

Job description

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a dedicated Childcare Teaching Assistant for Stratton. You will care for infants to young children, support the Teacher Associate, and engage families daily to ensure a positive experience.

Role requires Vermont Teaching Assistant standards, CPR/First Aid, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Seasonal availability includes evenings, weekends, and holidays; great for those pursuing childcare careers.