Lead Teacher - $24.00 - $27.00/hr

Alterra; Stratton (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing available

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a Lead Teacher at Stratton to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and young children. You will develop developmentally appropriate curriculum, meet basic needs, and communicate with families.

This is a full-time year-round role with benefits and housing available. Work with the Supervisor and Childcare Manager, participate in staff meetings and 24 hours of annual PD, lead parent meetings, and ensure compliance with state

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with children age 3 or younger.
• Meet Vermont state qualifications for Teacher Associate (or equivalent).
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month).
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stay active throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum through play and exploration.
• Create a welcoming classroom environment that fosters growth.
• Observe and assess children's development over time.
• Greet and interact with parents professionally and share daily updates.
• Lead parent-teacher meetings biannually.
• Participate in staff meetings and 24 hours of annual professional development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood

Child Care Certificate

21 related college credits

Job description

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

As a Lead Teacher,you’llplay an essential role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and young children. Working closely with the Supervisor and the Childcare Manager, you willcreate developmentallyappropriate curriculum, care for children’s basic needs, foster social and educational development, and communicate effectively with families. This is a full-time year-round, benefit eligible position. The compensation range for this role is $24.00 - $27.00/hour , based on experience. Employee housing is available for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Curriculum and Instruction

• Plan andimplementdevelopmentallyappropriatecurriculumthat promote learning through play and exploration
• Create a welcoming and engagingclassroomenvironmentthat fosters growth
• Observe and assess children’sdevelopmentover time

Family Communication & Guest Services

• Greet and interact with parents/guardians in a welcoming and professional manner
• Share updates on each child’s daily experience and respond to questions or concerns
• Collaborate with theChildcare Supervisorand Manager to resolve issues promptly
• Lead parent teacher meetings biannually

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work cooperatively with childcare staff tomaintaina supportive, positive work environment
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and complete 24 hours of annual professional development
• Participate in monthlylead teacher meetingsto share best practices and enhanceourprogram
• Communicate effectively with both seasonal andyear roundco-teachers

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Assistinmaintainingshared spaces
• Follow statechildcareregulations and Stratton Childcare Center policies
• Wear required protective equipment andparticipatein emergency drills and procedures
• Serve as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse or neglect, following DCF guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE,SKILLAND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least20years of age
• Minimum 1 year of experience workingwith children Grade 3 or younger
• Must meet or exceed Vermont statequalifications forTeacher Associate
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; or
• Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or21 related collegecredits
• First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtainwithin 1 month of hire)
• Ability to lift 40lbsregularly and remain active throughout the day without scheduled breaks
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, sometimesloudenvironment
• Strong communicationskills and a collaborative team mindset
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoorchildcare settings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer