Lead Teacher - $24.00 - $27.00/hr

Year Round
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun.  We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be   A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES .

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

- Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
- Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
- Free or discounted IKON pass
- Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
- Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
- Retail + F&B discounts
- Friends & family tickets
- Onsite medical clinic
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Discounted tuition plan
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Lead Teacher,   you’ll   play an essential role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and young children. Working closely with the Supervisor and the Childcare Manager, you will   create developmentally   appropriate curriculum , care for children’s basic needs, foster social and educational development, and communicate effectively with families. This is a full-time year-round, benefit eligible position. The compensation range for this role is $24.00 - $27.00/hour , based on experience. Employee housing is available for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Curriculum and Instruction

- Plan and   implement   developmentally   appropriate   curriculum   that promote learning through play and exploration

- Create a welcoming and engaging   classroom   environment   that fosters growth

- Observe and assess children ’ s   development   over time

Family Communication & Guest Services

- Greet and interact with parents/guardians in a welcoming and professional manner

- Share updates on each child’s daily experience and respond to questions or concerns

- Collaborate with the   Childcare Sup er visor   and Manager to resolve issues promptly

- Lead parent teacher meetings biannually

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

- Work cooperatively with childcare staff to   maintain   a supportive, positive work environment

- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and complete 24 hours of annual professional development

- Participate in monthly   l ead teacher meetings   to share best practices and enhance   our   program

- Communicate effectively with both seasonal and   year round   co-teachers

Health, Safety & Compliance

- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.

- Assist   in   maintaining   shared spaces

- Follow state   childcare   regulations and Stratton Childcare Center policies

- Wear required protective equipment and   participate   in emergency drills and procedures

- Serve as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse or neglect, following DCF guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE,   SKILL   AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

- Must be at least   20   years of age
- Minimum 1 year of experience working   with chi ldren Grade 3 or younger

- Must meet or exceed Vermont state   qualifications for   Teacher Associate

- Associates Degree in Early Childhood , Child Development or a related field ; or

- Child Care Certificate from Community College of Vermont; or   21 related college   credits

- First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain   within 1 month of hire )

- Ability to lift 40   lbs   regularly and remain active throughout the day without scheduled breaks

- Comfortable working in a high-energy, sometimes   loud   environment

- Strong communication   skills and a collaborative team mindset

- Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor   childcare settings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable   accommodations .

An Equal Opportunity Employer