Assistant Director of Child Care - Year Round - Full Time

Alterra • Steamboat Springs, CO

3d • $60,000 - $69,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 infant and toddler classrooms. Key responsibilities include respectfully training and mentoring staff, supporting, and onboarding new families, 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.

Requirements

• Director-qualified for a large child care center in Colorado (per Colorado State Licensing requirements)
• Infant Program Supervisor-qualified (per Colorado State Licensing requirements)
• 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 18 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

Nice To Haves

• A pdf or word document of your resume is required with online application.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational and supervisory support to the Director of Child Care
• Supervise and mentor infant and toddler teaching staff
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations and internal policies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment in all classrooms
• Train and guide staff in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
• Track and monitor staff attendance and tardiness; document concerns and communicate with Director
• Deliver and document written warnings when necessary; ensure signatures for staff files
• Assist in hiring and onboarding new infant/toddler staff (screenings, interviews, reference checks, etc.)
• Support in classroom when required
• Supervise infant and toddler staff
• Supervise early childhood substitute teachers
• Support infant and toddler staff with TS GOLD assessments
• Support infant and toddler lead teachers in preparing for and conducting parent-teacher conferences
• Conduct mid-season and end-of-season performance reviews for infant and toddler staff
• Promote continuous improvement and professional growth among staff
• Maintain and update records of eligible teachers, including credentials and room-specific permissions for infant and toddler classrooms.
• Conduct tours and intake meetings for prospective families (including new infant intakes)
• Serve as a primary contact for new families during the enrollment and transition process
• Communicate move-up and practice days to infant and toddler families
• Assist in planning and leading family events, including Back-to-School Night and Potty-Training meetings
• Maintain professional, clear, and timely communication with families
• Support smooth transitions and onboarding for newly enrolled children
• Attend and actively participate in SCCC administrative meetings, contributing to strategic planning and programmatic decision-making.
• Track enrollment and manage waitlists in partnership with the Assistant Director of Operations and Administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office software
• Finalize weekly payroll, including reviewing and submitting time records
• Coordinate sub coverage
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager