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:

Maintain a friendly, professional and congenial attitude while effectively caring for the children and working with parents, guests, and other employees.

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: $23.00 – $25.00 (DOE)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Implements by instruction and action the center’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Provides effective instructional techniques for all students in the classroom.
• To maintain safety and supervision of all children.
• To assure compliance of the policies and procedures of the EEC, Winter Park Resort and the Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Office of Early Childhood.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher attendants and volunteers and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance.
• Assisting the Director/ Assistant Director in keeping accurate attendance records for each child.
• Maintain EEC in a clean, orderly, safe condition.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and staff.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Early Childhood Teacher

• An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one of the following areas:
• 1) Early childhood education;
• 2) Elementary education;
• 3) Special education;
• 4) Family and child development; or,
• 5) Child psychology.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed at Section 7.702.54, A, 1, A and additional two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies;
• Current early childhood professional Credential Level III Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Education; CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 12 CCR 2509-8 Social Services Rules 49
• A 2-year college degree, sixty (60) semester hours, in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university, which must include at least two (2) three-semester hour courses, one of which must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies; and at least six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory experience;
• Completion of twelve (12) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas in early childhood education and one of the three (3) semester hour courses must be either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies, plus nine (9) months (1,395 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual;
• Completion of a vocational or occupational education sequence in child growth and development plus twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual;
• Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or other Department-approved credential;
• Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes training and work experience with children in a child growth and development program plus twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual; or,
• Twenty-four (24) months (3,640 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of a Colorado family child care home; a teacher’s aide or teacher in a child care center, preschool, or elementary school, plus either:
• 1) A current Colorado Level I credential; or,
• 2) Two (2) three-semester hour early childhood education college courses from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas with one course being either introduction to early childhood education or guidance strategies.

 QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

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

• First Aid Certification
• Infant/Child CPR certification
• Record of immunizations
• Physical examination
• Fingerprints
• Central Registry Background check
• Three written references
• Emergency contact information

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

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