Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Childcare Teaching Assistants are responsible for caring for the health, wellbeing, and age-appropriate education of infants, toddlers, and young children in a child care setting, under the direction of a Teacher Associate. Must be able to provide excellent guest service by encouraging engagement among all children in the classroom, in addition to communicating with parents/guardians about their child’s experience during that given day. Assistants are responsible for addressing concerns of parents and guests and will work with a Teacher Associate and/or the Childcare Manager for resolution. The Teaching Assistant must maintain the facility in a healthy and safe working order, while observing all state mandated regulations. We have both seasonal and year-round opportunities available for this role. The hourly rate for this position begins at $20.00/hr.
Requirements
- Must meet or exceed, Vermont standards for Teaching Assistant position
- High School diploma, or equivalent, required
- 3 credit college course in Psychology, Sociology, or Early Education related field
- 1 year of working experience in a childcare center
- Must be 18 years of age, or older
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Desire to work closely with children in an educational and supervisory setting, while pursuing personal accreditation through professional development.
- Must be able to lift 40 (forty) pounds, on a regular and repeating basis
- Must be able to perform during the day without scheduled breaks
- Must be able to handle high noise levels and stressful environments
Nice To Haves
- Some experience working with children from newborn to six years old in a supervised environment is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Interact with, initiate and encourage children in all activities during the day, ensuring their safety at all times
- Follow curriculum as directed by the Teacher Associate; participate and encourage participation among children in classroom
- Maintain a cooperative and supportive attitude with other staff members
- Responsible for the basic care needs of the children in their classroom.
- To be knowledgeable in the state child care regulations and follow the rules and regulations outlined
- Assist during mealtimes; with preparation, during the meal and the clean-up afterwards
- Successfully interact with families and communicate children’s individual needs
- Assist with daily tasks that maintain the tidiness of the facility
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
- Complete 24 hours of professional development
- Wear designated protective equipment and follow procedures as directed
- Participate, and assist in, coordination of emergency procedures
- Everyone employed at Stratton Childcare Center is a mandated reporter and is responsible for calling the Department of Child and Family Services to report any suspected abuse or neglect, as outlined by DCF.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
