Infant & Toddler Caregiver - Year Round - Full Time at Steamboat Ski Resort

Please note, this position is located at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, CO.

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.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 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 eligible employees*
• 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 HERE for more information on our employee benefits!

For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.

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

POSITION SUMMARY

Infant and Toddler Caregivers are responsible for the education, supervision, and responsive care of infants and toddlers ages 2 months to 3 years old at the Steamboat Child Care Center - a year-round childcare center for SSRC employees. Our infant and toddler programs focus on relationship-based care where children stay with the same caregiver for up to 3 years. To support our primary caregiving approach, we try to move children and teachers from the infant classroom to the toddler classroom together whenever possible. Infant and Toddler Primary Caregivers must understand and follow all state rules and regulations and best practices for the infants and toddlers in their care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment with an emphasis on children's social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive needs
• Perform daily child care duties as assigned including feeding, diapers, play, 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 and play materials
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings
• Supervise, mentor, and direct assistant teachers and subs/floaters
• Work with our early childhood coach, 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
• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• We are willing to train the right person.
• Must have taken the infant and toddler theory and practice college course (ECE 1111) or Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT) or a similar course that will meet the state qualifications, or the ability to complete ECE 1111 or EQIT within 6 months of hire or next available course offering.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices
• Must meet the qualifications for an Infant Program Supervisor or Infant Early Childhood Teacher or must be willing to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire.
• 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
• 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
• Routine sanitizing and disinfecting of toys and surfaces
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety policies and program policies and procedures

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The Infant and Toddler Caregiver must be qualified as an Infant Program Supervisor, an Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher, or be willing to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire.

These qualifications are from the CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 12 CCR 2509-8 Social Services Rules. The Infant Program Supervisor qualifications must be met by satisfactory completion of:

• A Registered Nurse, licensed to practice in Colorado, with a minimum of 6 months of experience in the care of infants or A Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to practice in Colorado, wicredited college or university with completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting or An adult who is currently certified as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has completed the department approved Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development Course of training. An adult who holds a current Early Childhood Professional credential level III version 2.0, as determined by the Colorado Department Of Education and has a minimum of 9 months (1365 hours) of verifiable full-day experience in the group care of infants or toddlers, and Has completed one three-semester-hour class in infant/toddler development; or, Has completed the department-approved "Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development" and holds twelve months of verifiable full-day experience working with infants and/or toddlers.
• An adult who is as at least nineteen (19) years of age, and, Is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher and, Has a minimum of 9 months (1365 hours) of verifiable full-day experience in the group care of infants or toddlers; and, Has completed at least two (2) three (3)-semester hour college courses from a regionally accredited college or university on the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting, one (1) of which must be infant/toddler development, or the Department approved Expanding Quality In Infant And Toddler Development course of training.

The Infant/Toddler Program Early Childhood Teacher qualifications must be met by satisfactory completion of:

• Eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program from the Infant Program Supervisor including, but not limited to, the following topics: toys and equipment, appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, appropriate sleep positions for infants and toddlers, the safe and appropriate diaper change technique; and, At least six (6) months of experience in the care of infants or toddlers; and, Meet qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher found at section 7.702.44, a, or be qualified as an infant program supervisor.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, carry, and position children up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor
• Must successfully complete background & fingerprint check
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Must register in the PDIS and complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of continuing education each year
• Position may require working some weekends and holidays as needed

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: Teachers work with young children and there are sanitary/health issues associated with this position. The noise level in the workplace can be high at times.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.