PreK Assistant Teacher - Year Round - Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Pass

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation in Colorado is seeking an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher to provide care for children birth to 5 years, deliver education, and support classroom teams. This role emphasizes safety, learning, and family communication in an inclusive environment.

The position requires knowledge of child development, flexibility for varied ages, and ability to lead in outdoor activities.

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 of all ages birth-5 years and abilities in inclusive classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment with emphasis on children’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive needs.
• Perform daily child care duties as assigned and assist in other classrooms as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and complete required trainings including 15 hours/year.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with parents and staff.
• Engage children in outdoor activities and collaborate with teaching professionals.

Skills

Child development knowledge

English communication

Team collaboration

Ages 0-5 flexibility

Education

Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate

Early Childhood Education courses

Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I (PDIS)

Job description

Year RoundSteamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and rechargeGenerous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.401(k) plan with generous company matchDiscounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their educationPaid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*Free regional bus pass*Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits!For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood .To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.ESSENTIAL DUTIESProvide a safe, healthy, and secure environment with an emphasis on children’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive needsPerform daily child care duties as assignedHelp in other classrooms as neededEnsure compliance with all legal requirementsRegister in the PDIS and complete all required trainings including 15 hours of continuing education/year. Provide documentation to DirectorMaintain confidentialityBe prepared to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weatherAttend all staff meetings and trainingsWork cooperatively on a team with other teaching professionalsProvide positive guidance and redirectionImplement behavior plans for children with challenging behaviorMaintain professional communication with parents and other staffSupport children and families with potty training if applicableAttend back-to-school nightCompliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirementsAttend monthly staff meetings on the first Thursday of each monthOther duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of child development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practicesMust demonstrate an interest in young children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.Flexibility to care for children of all ages birth-5 yearsSkills and ability to inspire and lead children through a large variety of indoor and outdoor activitiesWillingness to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weatherAbility to maintain professional communication with parents, supervisors, co-teachers, and assistantsAbility to work cooperatively with a teaching team to create a safe and cognitively stimulating environmentExperience in environmental education or nature-based preschools preferredRoutine sanitizing and disinfecting of toys and surfacesMust be able to work in a busy and sometimes stressful atmosphere while maintaining composure and good communication skillsMust be flexible and willing to work with children of all ages 0-5 and abilities in inclusive classroomsMust be able to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floorMust be able to register in the PDIS and complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of continuing education each year2 years of previous work history/education preferredCommunicate clearly in English, both verbal / non-verbal, and writtenInteract and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company’s Service Excellence standardsMust meet the qualifications for an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher. An Assistant Early Childhood Teacher must meet one of the following qualifications:1. A minimum of nine months (1,365 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual. Assistant Early Childhood Teachers must be enrolled in and attending the second (2nd) Early Childhood Education course, which will be used as the basis for their qualification for the position of Early Childhood Teacher and Completion of one of the following Early Childhood Education courses with a course grade of “C” or better:(1) Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or,(2) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion;2. Completion of two (2) of the department approved Early Childhood Education courses3. A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher in PDISThe base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: $22 - $28 per hour.This pay range is based on your CO Shines Early Childhood Professional Credential level.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust successfully complete background & fingerprint checkMust be able to lift, carry, and position children up to 40 poundsMust be able to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floorMust be able to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weather including rain, snow, and temperatures as low as 5 degrees (preschool)Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situationsMust communicate clearly (written and oral) in English. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to applyThe 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 walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.WORKING CONDITIONSIndoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is often high.This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where appli cable.