PreK Assistant Teacher: Outdoor & Play-Based Learning

Alterra Mountain Company; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all

Free IKON Pass

Discounted skiing for friends and fam.

Vacation and Sick Time

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &

HSAs, FSAs

Job summary

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation in Steamboat Springs, CO, seeks an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher to provide a safe, engaging environment for children aged birth to 5. You’ll perform daily care, support learning activities, and collaborate with a teaching team while following policies and regulations.

Required are knowledge of child development, ability to work in all weather, and strong communication with families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices.
• Must demonstrate an interest in young children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.
• Flexibility to care for children birth-5 years.
• Ability to inspire and lead children through indoor/outdoor activities.
• Willingness to engage children in outdoor activities in various weather.
• Ability to maintain professional communication with parents and staff.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach with teaching professionals.
• Ability to implement behavior plans for children with challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment for children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs.
• Perform daily child care duties as assigned.
• Help in other classrooms as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
• Register in the PDIS and complete 15 hours of continuing education per year.
• Provide documentation to Director and maintain confidentiality.
• Engage children in outdoor activities for long periods, even in inclement weather.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and work with a team.

Skills

Child development

English communication

Birth-5 care

Lead activities

Outdoor activities

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Behavior plans

Education

ECE coursework in progress

ECE credential/PDIS training

Colorado Pyramid Model training

Experience in child care

Job description

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation in Steamboat Springs, CO, seeks an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher to provide a safe, engaging environment for children aged birth to 5. You’ll perform daily care, support learning activities, and collaborate with a teaching team while following policies and regulations.

Required are knowledge of child development, ability to work in all weather, and strong communication with families.