PreK Assistant Teacher - Year Round

Year Round Steamboat
- Ski Town, U.S.A.  is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
* Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
* Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
* to rest, relax and recharge

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. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, 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
* for more information on our employee benefits!

For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at  .To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment with an emphasis on children’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive needs

Perform daily child care duties as assigned

Help in other classrooms as needed

Ensure compliance with all legal requirements

Register in the PDIS and complete all required trainings including 15 hours of continuing education/year. Provide documentation to Director Maintain confidentiality

Be prepared to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weather

Attend all staff meetings and trainings

Work cooperatively on a team with other teaching professionals

Provide positive guidance and redirection

Implement behavior plans for children with challenging behavior

Maintain professional communication with parents and other staff

Support children and families with potty training if applicable

Attend back-to-school night

Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements

Attend monthly staff meetings on the first Thursday of each month

Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of child development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices

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 birth-5 years

Skills and ability to inspire and lead children through a large variety of indoor and outdoor activities

Willingness to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weather

Ability to maintain professional communication with parents, supervisors, co-teachers, and assistants

Ability to work cooperatively with a teaching team to create a safe and cognitively stimulating environment

Experience in environmental education or nature-based preschools preferred

Routine sanitizing and disinfecting of toys and surfaces

Must be able to work in a busy and sometimes stressful atmosphere while maintaining composure and good communication skills

Must be flexible and willing to work with children of all ages 0-5 and abilities in inclusive classrooms

Must be able to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor

Must be able to register in the PDIS and complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of continuing education each year2 years of previous work history/education preferred

Communicate clearly in English, both verbal / non-verbal, and written

Interact and maintain…