Early Education Teacher - Year Round

Winter Park Resort • Winter Park, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher position is a year-round key position at the Early Education Center. Early Childhood Teachers are responsible for educating, supervising, and caring for the children at the EEC. The curriculum philosophy for our school encompasses play-based learning, supported with a thematic, web-design lesson planning process that meets the developmental domains and objectives set forth in Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in Early childhood education, Elementary education, Special education, Family and child development, or Child psychology.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed above and additional two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.
• Current early childhood professional Credential Level II Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Education.
• A 2-year college degree, sixty (60) semester hours, in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university, which must include at least two (2) three-semester hour courses, one of which must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies; and at least six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory experience.
• Completion of twelve (12) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas in early childhood education and one of the three (3) semester hour courses must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies, plus nine (9) months (1,395 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.
• Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development plus twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.
• Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or another Department-approved credential.
• Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children in a child growth and development program plus twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual.
• Twenty-four (24) months (3,640 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of a Colorado family childcare home; a teacher’s aide or teacher in a childcare center, preschool, or elementary school, plus either: A current Colorado Level I credential; or, Two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two-year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.
• All college course grades toward early childhood teacher qualifications must be “C” or better.
• First Aid Certification
• Infant/Child CPR certification
• Emergency contact information
• Physical examination
• Fingerprints
• Central Registry Background check
• Three written references

Nice To Haves

• Upon hire, teachers must register and complete classes in a Colorado statewide professional development information system, as well as completion of 15 hours of Continuing Education annually.
• All early childhood professionals must complete a fingerprint and child protection background check for Colorado, and any other states they have resided in the last 5 years., as well as any other required classes or trainings pertinent to their job.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, pleasant environment and attentive childcare with an emphasis on the children’s emotional, physical, and social needs.
• Effectively deal with children in a classroom setting.
• Maintain safety and supervision of all children.
• Assure compliance of all EEC, Winter Park Resort, and The Colorado Office of Early Childhood policies and procedures.
• Perform daily childcare duties as set forth by the Directors, including but not limited to feeding, changing diapers and all other basic needs of the children.
• Formulate and implement daily, weekly, and monthly educational activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers.
• Assist the Director/ Assistant Director in keeping accurate attendance records for each child.
• Maintain the EEC in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Maintain professional communication with parents and staff.
• When authorized, may drive a 15-passenger van with children and adults to field trips and activities.

Benefits

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

What This Job Offers

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