Specialist Child Care Attendant

Vail Resorts • Ludlow, VT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Lead Educator is responsible for working in a cohesive teaching team, coordinating curriculum and managing the day-to-day activities of the classroom. They must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Lead Educator must be skilled in communication with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children effectively guide, assisting teachers and support relationships with families. This position will comply with all company an department policies along with following all state licensing regulations.

Requirements

• At least twenty (20) years of age
• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate
• At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight years of age focus, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve months experience working with groups of children from grade three or younger
• At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion or thirty college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve months experience working with groups of children from grade three or younger
• Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Plan individual and group activities to actively engage children and encourage social, emotional, and cognitive growth
• Comply with all State Regulations including required training and education
• Diaper children, assist in toilet training
• Conduct parent meetings and communications and child assessments
• Evaluate children for proper development
• Supervised by Assistant Manager and Manager
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Supervise assisting teachers to ensure they follow planned activities, hygiene and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure quality improvement and meet state regulations

Benefits

• Free passes for employees
• employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
• Health Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

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