Who We Are:  At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match – up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Teacher position is a year-round key position at the Early Education Center.  Early Childhood Teachers are responsible for educating, supervising, and caring for the children at the EEC. The curriculum philosophy for our school encompasses play-based learning, supported with a thematic, web-design lesson planning process that meets the developmental domains and objectives set forth in Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts 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 Winter Park Resorts’ total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $22 – $28.75 (DOE)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Teachers have responsibilities and requirements, including but not limited to:

• To provide a safe, pleasant environment and attentive childcare with an emphasis on the children’s emotional, physical, and social needs.
• To effectively deal with children in a classroom setting.
• To maintain safety and supervision of all children.
• To assure compliance of all EEC, Winter Park Resort, and The Colorado Office of Early Childhood policies and procedures.
• To perform daily childcare duties as set forth by the Directors, including but not limited to feeding, changing diapers and all other basic needs of the children.
• To formulate and implement daily, weekly, and monthly educational activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers.
• Assisting the Director/ Assistant Director in keeping accurate attendance records for each child.
• Maintain the EEC in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Maintain professional communication with parents and staff.

We would prefer that applicants meet education and experiential requirements; however, training opportunities and funding are available. Upon hire, teachers must register and complete classes in a Colorado statewide professional development information system, as well as completion of 15 hours of Continuing Education annually.

All early childhood professionals must complete a fingerprint and child protection background check for Colorado, and any other states they have resided in the last 5 years., as well as any other required classes or trainings pertinent to their job.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children in the Early Education Center, in any of our 3 classrooms, ages ranging from 2 months-6 years old.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• A degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in early education, child psychology or similar field.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Early Education Center employees will be required to supply and/or obtain the following:

1.         First Aid Certification

2.         Infant/Child CPR certification

3.         Emergency contact information

4.         Physical examination

5.         Fingerprints

6.         Central Registry Background check

7.         Three written references

 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

When authorized, may drive a 15-passenger van with children and adults to field trips and activities.