Assistant Director of Child Care - Year Round - Full Time

About the role

The Assistant Director of Child Care supports the Director of Child Care in the daily operations of the Steamboat Child Care Center, focusing on infant and toddler classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational and supervisory support to the Director of Child Care
• Supervise and mentor infant and toddler teaching staff
• Maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations and internal policies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment in all classrooms
• Train and guide staff in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
• Track and monitor staff attendance and tardiness; document concerns and communicate with Director
• Deliver and document written warnings when necessary; ensure signatures for staff files
• Aid in hiring and onboarding new infant/toddler staff (screenings, interviews, reference checks, etc.)
• Support in classroom when required

Qualifications

• Director-qualified for a large child care center in Colorado (per Colorado State Licensing requirements)
• Infant Program Supervisor-qualified (per Colorado State Licensing requirements)
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support staff with professionalism, emotional intelligence, and clear communication
• Able to maintain a calm, friendly, and positive demeanor under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills with staff and families
• Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to model and uphold Steamboat's Service Excellence standards
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 0-5
• Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with management, co-workers, and families
• Comfortable and capable of caring for children ages 0-5 in a developmentally appropriate way

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related human services field
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (including coursework or certification in early childhood special education) and at least 1 year of verified experience in the care of 4 or more children less than 8 years of age
• A Level III Early Childhood Professional Credential, 3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to complete all 10 director-level courses

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
• 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
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to lift, carry, and position children up to 40 pounds
• Able to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor

Work Conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varied outside weather conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is often high.