Infant Head Teacher

Stratton Mountain Resort; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Infant Head Teacher to join their vibrant team. In this full-time, year-round role, you will nurture and engage infants aged 6 weeks to 15 months, ensuring their daily needs are met while fostering a safe and enriching environment. You'll develop age-appropriate curricula, document developmental milestones, and maintain open communication with parents. This position offers not only a competitive wage but also a range of lifestyle perks, making it an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Join a community that values hard work, fun, and extraordinary experiences!

Benefits

Free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts

Discounted golf & fitness center memberships

Employee childcare rates

Onsite medical clinic

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older and meet Vermont Standards for a Teacher Associate.
• At least 1 year experience in a licensed child care center required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with children and families through daily interactions.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for infants.
• Observe and assess infants' development over time.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

First Aid & CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate

Bachelor or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Please note, this position is located at Stratton Mountain Resort inStratton Mountain, VT

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

The Infant Head Teacher is responsible for meeting the daily needs of infants 6 weeks to 15 months. The Infant Head Teacher must be able to provide excellent guest service by encouraging engagement among all children in the classroom, and continuously communicating with parents/guardians about their child's experience during that given day. The Infant Head Teacher is responsible for observing and documenting children's development as well as creating developmentally appropriate curriculum. Teachers must maintain the facility in a healthy and safe working order, while observing all state mandated regulations. This is a full-time year-round, benefit eligible position. Starting wage for this position is $24.00/hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Build relationships with children and families through daily interactions
• Ensure age appropriate activities and schedules are followed in your classroom
• Assure all infants needs are met and documented through the day
• Observe and assess infants development over time
• Develop and implement age appropriate curriculum
• Maintain a cooperative and supportive attitude with other staff members
• Be knowledgeable of the state child care rules and regulations and follow as outlined
• Attend monthly meetings with Childcare Manager
• Complete annual professional development
• Perform administrative tasks as needed
• Train and ensure all childcare staff knows emergency policies and procedures
• Participate and assist in, coordination of emergency procedures
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, or Vermont Career Ladder III, required
• Bachelor or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or 21 College credits in a related field

Experience:

• At least 1 year experience working in a licensed child care center
• Experience with caring for infants

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 20 years of age, or older
• Must meet or exceed Vermont Standards for a Teacher Associate or higher
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, on a regular and repeating basis
• Must be able to handle high noise levels and stressful environments
• 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