Early Education Teacher - Year Round
Company: Winter Park Resort
Location: Ward
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
WINTER PARK RESORT OVERVIEW: Who We Are:At just 67 miles away,
Winter Park is the closest major mountain destination to Denver.
Dont be fooled by our convenient location, though youll feel
remotely tucked away in our high-country corner of the Rockies.
With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is
home to endless adventures and an unparalleled and unfiltered
Colorado experience. Whether you are fulfilling a lifelong dream to
work at a ski resort or you are just wanting a change of scene, we
have great jobs and an awesome experience waiting for you! Who We
Are Looking For:Winter Park Resort is a place for mountain lovers,
adventure seekers, and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new
experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and discover the adventure
that will keep you coming back for more.Whether you are looking to
have your first taste of a winter season in the Rockies or to build
a long-term career, we have something for everyone. We work to
play... Are you in? Perks & Benefits:Theres more than a free season
pass waiting for you! You dont just get a job at Winter Park, you
get an experience and a lifestyle. As a member of our team, youll
enjoy a variety of perks and benefits that are available to our
year-round and seasonal employees. Some examples include:
- Free season pass to Winter Park Season and free access to all
fifteen Alterra Resorts throughout North America.
- Discounted tickets for your friends & family
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term
disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with generous company match for all employees
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible
employees
- Generous food & beverage and retail discounts, Onsite employee
childcare based on availability, discounted equipment rentals and
plenty of opportunities for growth, advancement & year-round
employment! Don't worry the uniforms are provided! 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. 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 childrens 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 Director,
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/ Supervisor in keeping accurate
attendance records for each child.
- Train and help orient attendants in childcare.
- Maintain the EEC in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Maintain professional communication with parents and
staff.
- Teachers must meet education and experiential requirements,
register and complete classes in a Colorado statewide professional
development 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, 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 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 Bachelors 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 another
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 childcare home; a
teachers 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. All college course grades toward early childhood
teacher qualifications must be C or better. B. 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 fieldtrips and activities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
CONDITIONS:
- Able to lift, carry, or otherwise moveand position a minimum of
30 pounds on anoccasional basis.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computerand other common office
equipment on a constant basis.
- Auditory and visual acuity to operatecomputers, phones, mobile
devices, and basic office equipment on a constantbasis.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending,
reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of
communicating with children, co-teachers, directors, and
parents.
- Routine cleaning of surfaces and toys. Loading dishwasher and
washer, mopping the floors when needed.
- Routine sanitizing and disinfesting with hazardous
chemicals.
- Ability to work for extended periods oftime standing, walking,
kneeling, pushing, and pulling on an occasionalbasis. MOUNTAIN
ENVIRONMENT:
- Be prepared to take children outside in weather as cold as
5.
- Closed toed shoe are recommended due to varying ground
surfaces.
- You will be provided an outdoor uniform.
- Supervising children in busy, tourist environment.
- Housekeeping:
- Most work tasks are performed indoors- temperature is moderate
and controlled by environmental systems.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of
communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees.
- Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual
functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary
equipment and products.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment including but not
limited to non-slip shoes, protective eye wear, and protective
gloves.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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: $ 16.00 - $21.00 per
hour OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description is an
overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described
above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the
responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates
associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change,
this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept
new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also
be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a
positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its
associated lines of business. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Winter
Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to
the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term,
condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate
against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex,
color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by
state or local law. Winter Park Resort will make reasonable
accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities
unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Winter Park
Resort. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including
selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination,
and access to benefits and training. This job description in no way
states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in
this position. I understand that this document does not create an
employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will
relationship.Required
Keywords: Winter Park Resort, Denver , Early Education Teacher - Year Round, Education / Teaching , Ward, Colorado
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