Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Year Round

Position: Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Year Round - Full Time
* 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 Click  for more information on our employee benefits!
* 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 including feeding, diapers/potty, and naps
* 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.
* Prepare and maintain classroom materials and interest-centers
* Plan daily lessons, monthly themes, and a classroom monthly calendar
* Teach large group lessons, small group lessons, and provide individualized instruction
* Be prepared to engage children in outdoor activities for long periods of time, sometimes in inclement weather
* Attend all staff meetings and trainings
* Supervise, mentor, and direct assistant teachers and subs/floaters
* Work with the Director, early learning specialists, and families to create and implement behavior plans for children with challenging behavior
* Work cooperatively on a team with other teaching professionals
* Provide positive guidance and redirection
* Maintain professional communication with parents and other staff
* Maintain confidentiality
* Support children and families with potty training if applicable
* Maintain all necessary records including attendance records and food program forms
* Work with a teaching team to write monthly newsletters
* Complete observations and assessments 3 times a year using TS Gold
* Use assessments to prepare, plan, and lead parent-teacher conferences in the fall and spring
* Help plan and lead family nights including back-to-school night
* Send home sick children
* Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
* Other duties, as assigned
* Knowledge of child development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices
* Must meet the qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher
* 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
* Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations.
* 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
* Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with children, colleagues, and parents.
* Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor
* Experience in environmental education or nature-based preschools (preschool) or lifeways (I/T) preferred
* Routine sanitizing and disinfesting of toys and surfaces
* Ability to adhere to all health and safety policies and…