Substitute Childcare Teacher
About The Position
The Substitute Childcare Teacher at The Hermitage Club helps provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children of Club members and guests. The Club operates a licensed Childcare Center during weekends and holiday periods throughout the winter season, offering developmentally appropriate, mountain-inspired activities. Working collaboratively with Lead Childcare Teachers, the Substitute Childcare Teacher participates in daily classroom activities, supports indoor and outdoor play, assists children with routines and transitions, and helps maintain a healthy, organized classroom. The role also involves building positive relationships with parents and guardians through professional communication and daily updates about each child's experience.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification required.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and attentive when working one-on-one with children who are upset.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a childcare team and follow the direction of Lead Teachers and Club leadership.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move frequently at children's level.
- Comfort working in indoor and outdoor winter environments.
- Ability to assist children with winter clothing and participate in outdoor activities.
- Reliable attendance during winter weather; the Childcare Center does not observe traditional school snow days.
Nice To Haves
- BFIS account preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and help lead classroom activities, including indoor play, mealtimes, storytime, rest periods, and other developmentally appropriate activities.
- Provide attentive and appropriate supervision of children throughout the day.
- Help children navigate classroom routines, transitions, and center-based play.
- Provide calm, patient, one-on-one support to children who are upset or having difficulty adjusting.
- Encourage positive interactions among children and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive classroom.
- Assist with taking children outdoors daily when weather and conditions permit.
- Help children prepare for Vermont winter conditions, including putting on and managing winter clothing.
- Welcome children and families to the Childcare Center in a warm and professional manner.
- Provide appropriate daily updates regarding children's routines, activities, development, and experiences.
- Communicate questions or concerns about a child to the Lead Childcare Teacher or Childcare Manager as appropriate.
- Help maintain a healthy, clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
- Follow established cleaning, sanitation, classroom procedures, and childcare safety practices.
- Maintain required Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
- Collaborate with Lead Childcare Teachers and other childcare staff to provide consistent care and supervision.
- Assist with classroom preparation, organization, cleaning, and end-of-day responsibilities.
- Adapt to changes in attendance, staffing, weather, and children's needs.
- Provide attentive and personalized service to Club members and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
