Early Childhood Substitute Teacher - Year Round - Occasional

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Occasional Steamboat- 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. POSITION SUMMARY The Steamboat Childcare Center (SCCC) is hiring Early Childhood Substitute teachers. Early Childhood Subs will support Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers with the education, supervision, and care of children at the SCCC. Join this amazing team today! Early Childhood Subs will substitute for Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers when they are on vacation, sick, or in case of unplanned absences throughout the year. SCCC subs are expected to commit to 2 full days or 3 half-days per week plus a monthly staff meeting. Housing is not available through this position. Resume required.

Requirements

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
Knowledge of child development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices
Ability to maintain professional communication with parents, supervisors, Early Childhood Teachers, and Assistant Early Childhood Teachers
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations.
Must communicate clearly (written and oral) in English.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Must successfully complete background & fingerprint check
Must be able 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

Nice To Haves

AA or BS - ECE preferred
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Willing to train the right person

Responsibilities

Support classroom teachers and assistant teachers
Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment with an emphasis on children’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive needs
Perform daily child care duties as assigned including feeding, diapers/potty, and naps
Help in other classrooms as needed
Ensure compliance with all legal requirements
Maintain confidentiality
Be prepared to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weather (preschool)
Work cooperatively on a team with other teaching professionals
Provide positive guidance and redirection
Respond to teachers' sub requests within 24 hours
Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
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