Child Care Lead Teacher

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 benefit eligible, full-time year-round position.

Essential Duties

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that promote learning through play and exploration
• Create a welcoming and engaging classroom environment for children to learn and grow
• Observe and assess children's development over time
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Assist in maintaining shared spaces
• Follow state child care 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
• Greet and interact with parents/guardians in a welcoming and professional manner
• Serve as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse or neglect, following DCF guidelines
• Share updates on each child's daily experience and respond to questions or concerns
• Collaborate with the Childcare Supervisor and Manager to resolve issues promptly
• Lead parent teacher meetings biannually
• 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 lead teacher meetings to share best practices and enhance our program

Education, Experience, & Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill And Ability Requirements

• A High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, or Vermont Career Ladder III, required
• A Bachelor or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or 21 College credits in a related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a childcare setting
• Must meet or exceed Vermont state qualifications for Lead Teacher
• First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire)
• Passion for working with children and supporting early childhood development
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, sometimes loud environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team mindset
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

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