Early Childhood Floater - Year Round - Full Time

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, 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 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 

*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

This position serves as a flexible, center-wide support role responsible for covering teacher breaks and lunches, assisting classrooms as needed, and ensuring cleaning and sanitation supplies are stocked and maintained. The role coordinates staff planning and training coverage, provides additional planning support based on classroom needs, assists with monthly staff meetings and partial-day sub requests, and supports health and safety compliance including periodic coordination with the health department. Seasonal duties may include driving field trip vehicles and assembling classroom equipment, making this role essential to maintaining smooth daily operations and overall program quality.

A pdf or word document of your resume is required with online application.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Must commit to ongoing Early Childhood Education, as part of your professional development.

• Builds strong trusting relationships with children in each classroom

• Provide classroom support as needed

• Cover staff lunches and breaks

• Assist with classroom planning support based on program needs

• Coordinate and provide coverage for staff planning and training time

• Fill in for partial-day staff absences (float/sub coverage)

• Support health and safety compliance

• Support the administration team with various tasks

• Maintain and stock cleaning and sanitation supplies

• Monitor and restock center-wide hygiene resources (sanitizer, soap, paper products)

• Support monthly staff meeting setup and breakdown

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 in inclusive classrooms

• 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 including rain, snow, and temperatures as low as 5 degrees (preschool/PreK)

• 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 disinfesting of toys and surfaces

• Must be able to work in a busy and sometimes stressful atmosphere while maintaining composure and good communication skills

• Must register in the PDIS and complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of continuing education each year.

• Communicate clearly in English, both verbal / non-verbal, and written 

• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company’s Service Excellence standards

• Employment for this job is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Must meet the qualifications for an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher. An Assistant Early Childhood Teacher must meet one of the following qualifications:

1) A minimum of nine months (1,365 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual. Assistant Early Childhood Teachers must be enrolled in and attending the second (2nd) Early Childhood Education course, which will be used as the basis for their qualification for the position of Early Childhood Teacher and Completion of one of the following Early Childhood Education courses with a course grade of “C” or better:

• Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or,

• Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion;

2) Completion of two (2) of the department approved Early Childhood Education courses A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher in PDIS

Must take Introduction to Early Childhood Professions and Pyramid Training within 6 months of hire

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: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour. Pay is based on your PDIS Early Childhood Professional Credential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete health evaluation signed by physician

• Must be able 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

• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations

• Must communicate clearly (written and oral) in English. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 accommodation 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: The noise level in the workplace is often high.

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.