Childcare Associate Teacher

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation.

It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GETWages Ranging from $17.00 - $18.25, based on experience and credentialing

Paid Sick Time
401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents

Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
Seasonal employee parties

Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties

For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, SUMMARY The Childcare Associate Teacher organizes and leads activities for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years in the childcare center for the guests and employees of Jay Peak Resort.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)
Follows all center-based and preschool licensing requirements.

Follows all the Center’s policies, and procedures.

Conducts opening and closing duties.

Always supervises children and ensures safety.

Displays the ability to communicate in a professional manner treating staff, children, and families with dignity, respect, and a friendly matter.

Actively engages children in reading, games, creative play, painting, drawing, songs, and similar activities.

Greets families, stores belongings and ensures they are labeled.

Creates developmentally age-appropriate learning opportunities and assists in the development of curriculum.

Uses positive guidance and behavioral management.

Supports transition times.

Manages diapering and toileting.

Serves meals and snacks.

Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes facility daily.

Promotes best hygiene practices for self and children.

Maintains daily tracking sheets - infant feeding, diaper changes, daily health checks.

Answers incoming phone calls and assists guests in making accurate and complete reservations and process payments (when assigned).Attends staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or un-related to original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES NONETo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A teacher associate is at least twenty (20) years of age, is a high school graduate or has completed a GED, and meets one (1) of the following qualifications:

At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Three (3) Certificate; orAt least an associate degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; orAt least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program;

orAt least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of…