Childcare Assistant

Child Care Assistant The Hermitage Club, a Private 501.c7 Social Club and Ski Area is currently seeking Part-Time Childcare Teacher assistants to work in our Licensed Childcare Center during the 2023-2024 Winter Season. The Hermitage Club Childcare is a state licensed non-recurring Childcare Facility that operates weekends and Holiday periods December through April. The Hermitage Club prides itself in having a well-equipped high quality Childcare Center for its Members and Guests, located within our beautiful post and beam base lodge. Come join our team of Skilled educators, in a cozy and close-knit community. Job Summary of Essential Functions The Childcare Teacher Assistant is a person who will assist with daily classroom operations and provide direct supervision of children, as well as implement and guide program curriculum and activities. Job Tasks/Duties: Responsible for the implementation of the program curriculum for winter seasonal programs Carries out classroom procedures including opening/closing responsibilities, record keeping on Brightwheel, overseeing activities of daily living for children (toileting, eating, sleeping), classroom cleaning and sanitation, and positive discipline and guidance as per state regulations for a CBCCPP facility. Facilitates and supervises developmentally appropriate activities, daily centers, and free play. May also assist with parent communication at the start and close of each day about their child's routine, meals, toileting, napping, activities, and development. Responsible for providing a safe learning environment for all children in the group and communicating any hazards or problems to the director Requirements: Minimum Age: 18 Required to submit a record check authorization form prior to working with children. Required to submit to fingerprinting prior to being left alone with children. Required to have a current pediatric first aid and infant and child CPR certification, or obtain the certification within 4 weeks of hire. Complete a minimum of 8 hours of Professional Development Activities annually. Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED & 3 credits in child or human development, or school age care and education. Minimum Experience: One year with groups of children 3rd grade or younger. Applicants who are unsure if they meet the requirements of this position but have comparable experience working with Children and Families, or Human Development ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to remain calm in stressful, one-on-one situations with upset children. Must be able to stand for long periods, as well as kneel, sit, or otherwise interact with children at the child's eye level. Must be able to work outside in winter. Salary: $32 per hour 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 qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions. The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.