About the role
Year Round
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be
A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES . BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type). Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes Free or discounted IKON pass Discounted golf & fitness center memberships Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs Retail + F&B discounts Friends & family tickets Onsite medical clinic Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs 401(k) plan with company match Discounted tuition plan Paid parental leave Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation Additional perks & benefits for year round employees POSITION SUMMARY
As a Lead Teacher,
you’ll
play an essential role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and young children. Working closely with the Supervisor and the Childcare Manager, you will
create developmentally
appropriate curriculum , care for children’s basic needs, foster social and educational development, and communicate effectively with families. This is a full-time year-round, benefit eligible position. The compensation range for this role is $24.00 - $27.00/hour , based on experience. Employee housing is available for this role. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Curriculum and Instruction
Plan and
- implement
- developmentally
- appropriate
- curriculum
- that promote learning through play and exploration
- Create a welcoming and engaging
- classroom
- environment
- that fosters growth
- Observe and assess children ’ s
- development
- over time
Family Communication & Guest Services
Greet and interact with parents/guardians in a welcoming and professional manner
Share updates on each child’s daily experience and respond to questions or concerns
Collaborate with the
Childcare Sup er visor
and Manager to resolve issues promptly Lead parent teacher meetings biannually
Team Collaboration & Professional Development
- Work cooperatively with childcare staff to
- maintain
- a supportive, positive work environment Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and complete 24 hours of annual professional development Participate in monthly
- l ead teacher meetings
- to share best practices and enhance
- our
- program
- Communicate effectively with both seasonal and
- year round
- co-teachers
Health, Safety & Compliance
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
Assist
- in
- maintaining
- shared spaces
Follow state
- childcare
- regulations and Stratton Childcare Center policies Wear required protective equipment and
- participate
- in emergency drills and procedures Serve as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse or neglect, following DCF guidelines
- QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL
AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least
- 20
- years of age Minimum 1 year of experience working
- with chi ldren Grade 3 or younger
- Must meet or exceed Vermont state
- qualifications for
Teacher Associate
Associates Degree in Early Childhood , Child Development or a related field ; or
Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or
21 related college
- credits
- First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain
- within 1 month of hire )
Ability to lift 40
lbs
regularly and remain active throughout the day without scheduled breaks
Comfortable working in a high-energy, sometimes
loud
environment Strong communication
skills and a collaborative team mindset Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor
childcare settings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable
accommodations .
An Equal Opportunity Employer