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.

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer,
• 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

• 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

• 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…