Childcare Associate Teacher
PART-TIME | YEAR ROUND POSITION
This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.
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)
- Will primarily support the preschool and school age classroom but will also float in infant and toddler classrooms to offer support and cover breaks as needed
- 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.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
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; or
- At 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; or
- At least a Certificate of Completion from the Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program; or
- At least a Child Care Certificate from the Community College of Vermont and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
- At least successful completion of twenty-one (21) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger.
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 GET
- Wages starting at $17.00 per hour, incumbent on additional credentials and experience.
- Year round part-time hours dependent on business levels
- 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
- Remote work and/or flexible schedules (depending on position)
- 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, click here
Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-327-2183 or hr@jaypeakresort.com.