Assistant Director of Child Care – Administration and Enrollment

Steamboat Ski Resort•Steamboat Springs, CO

8d•$28 - $31

About The Position

The Steamboat Childcare Center is being recognized by First Impressions - Routt County Early Childhood Council - as the Childcare Center of the Year. Join this amazing team today! The Assistant Director of Child Care is responsible for supporting the Director of Child Care in the daily operations of the Steamboat Child Care Center, a year-round center serving SSRC employees and their families. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, with a specific focus on administrative tasks including enrollment, annual forms, and the inventory and ordering of all center supplies. Key responsibilities include managing enrollment, sending and reviewing all annual forms, and maintaining compliance with all state licensing regulations and internal policies. The Assistant Director also serves as a role model for professionalism and Service Excellence. This is an hourly position. The Assistant Direction – Administration and Enrollment will work Monday-Thursday and occasional Fridays to fill in for admin absences.

Requirements

Director-qualified for a large child care center in Colorado (per Colorado State Licensing requirements)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related human services field
Demonstrated ability to supervise and support staff with professionalism, emotional intelligence, and clear communication
Able to maintain a calm, friendly, and positive demeanor under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills with staff and families
Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to model and uphold Steamboat’s Service Excellence standards
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 0–5
Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with management, co-workers, and families
Comfortable and capable of caring for children ages 0–5 in a developmentally appropriate way
Must be at least 19 years of age
Ability to lift, carry, and position children up to 40 pounds
Must be able to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor
Must successfully complete background checks
Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

Provide daily operational and supervisory support to the Director of Child Care
Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and internal policies
Manage ordering and inventory of all supplies needed for classrooms and school operations
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment in all classrooms
Track and monitor staff attendance and tardiness; document and communicate to Director.
Deliver and document written warnings when necessary; ensure signatures for staff files
Serve as a point of contact for the SCCC Nurse regarding health-related concerns
Supervise and onboard substitute teachers. Call in substitute teachers to work when required.
Support in classroom when needed.
Plan and co-lead staff meetings
Be a Service Excellence trainer for SCCC
Check-in and conduct mid-season and end-of-season performance reviews for substitute teachers
Promote continuous improvement and professional growth among staff
Assist in planning and leading family events, including Back-to-School Night
Maintain professional, clear, and timely communication with families
Participate in family meetings to address questions and concerns about center policies or conflicts between teachers and parents
Support smooth transitions and onboarding for newly enrolled children
Manage and maintain Brightwheel enrollment forms
Create, edit, and review digital and paper enrollment documents
Audit family files for completeness and compliance
Track enrollment and manage waitlists
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office software
Finalize weekly payroll, including reviewing and submitting time records
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

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 recharge
Generous 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 match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass