Early Childhood Substitute Teacher - Year Round - Occasional
Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO
•$22 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
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. 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
- Willing to train the right person
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
