Early Childhood Substitute Teacher - Year Round - Occasional

About the role

The Steamboat Childcare Center (SCCC) is hiring Early Childhood Substitute teachers. These positions support Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers, providing care and education for children aged birth to five.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers and assistants
• Create a safe, healthy, and secure environment
• Perform daily child care duties including feeding, diapering, and napping
• Help in other classrooms as needed
• Maintain compliance with all legal requirements
• Maintain confidentiality
• Engage children in outdoor activities for long periods, sometimes in inclement weather
• Work cooperatively with other teaching professionals
• Provide positive guidance and redirection
• Respond to teachers' sub requests within 24 hours
• Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Demonstrate an interest in young children and a concern for their proper care and well-being
• Show flexibility to care for children of all ages
• Have knowledge of child development and be willing to stay updated with current best practices
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) in English
• Be able to lift, carry, and position children up to 40 pounds
• Be able to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• AAS or BS in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Willingness to train the right person

Skills

Must demonstrate an interest in young children and a concern for their proper care and well-being. Flexibility to care for children of all ages. Knowledge of child development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices. Ability to maintain professional communication with parents, supervisors, Early Childhood Teachers, and Assistant Early Childhood Teachers. Must communicate clearly (written and oral) in English. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Pay

The base hourly pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00 per hour based on your CO PDIS credential level.

Schedule

Early Childhood Subs are expected to commit to 2 full days or 3 half-days per week plus a monthly staff meeting.

Physical Requirements

• Successfully complete background & fingerprint check
• Able 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

Working Conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

Application Deadline

The application deadline varies by position, but all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.