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Infant and Toddler Primary Caregiver - Year Round - Full Time

Steamboat Resort
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Walden
Jun 12, 2025
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. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 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* The Steamboat Child Care Center is looking for a new Infant and Toddler Caregiver to care for our next group of employee infants who will be starting September 1st. This position will start mid-August 2025. Infant and Toddler Primary Caregivers are responsible for the education, supervision, and responsive care of infants and toddlers ages 2 months to 3 years old at the Steamboat Child Care Center. Infant and Toddler Primary Caregivers must understand and follow all state rules and regulations and best practices for the infants and toddlers in their care. As part of our commitment to the continuity of care model, we encourage candidates who are interested in making a long-term impact-ideally staying in the role for at least three years. While this is not a requirement and does not alter the at-will nature of employment, we believe consistency benefits both children and educators. Consistency is central to our primary caregiving and continuity of care models, and it's a core value at the SCCC. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment with an emphasis on children's social-emotional, physical, language and cognitive needs. Perform daily child care duties as assigned including feeding, diapers, play, and naps. Ensure compliance with all legal requirements. Register in the PDIS and complete all required training courses including 15 hours of continuing education/year provide documentation to the Director. Prepare and maintain classroom and play materials. Attend all staff meetings and training. Supervise, mentor, and direct assistant teachers and subs/floaters. Work with the Director, early learning specialists, and families to create and implement behavior plans for children with challenging behavior. Work cooperatively as a team with other teaching professionals. Provide positive guidance and redirection. Record diapers, naps, and daily activities in Brightwheel. Maintain professional communication with parents and other staff daily. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain all necessary records including illness logs Work with a teaching team to create monthly lesson plans and write monthly newsletters. Maintain positive relationships with families, sending updates and emails on a regular basis. Complete observations and assessments at least 3 times a year using our assessment tool called Teaching Strategies Gold. Use assessments to prepare / plan curriculum, and lead parent-teacher conferences in the fall and spring. Help plan and lead family nights including back-to-school nights. Monitor children for illness and follow our procedures for sending sick children home. Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements. Other duties, as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of infant and toddler growth and development. Must have taken the Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice (3 credit) college course or a similar course that will meet the state qualifications. Knowledge of infant and toddler development and willingness to stay up to date with current best practices Must meet the qualifications for an infant caregiver. 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. Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations. Ability to provide positive guidance and redirection to all children, at all times. 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. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with children, colleagues, and parents. Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, talking, and sitting on the floor. Routine sanitizing and disinfesting of toys and surfaces. Ability to adhere to all health and safety policies and program policies and procedures. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The Infant and Toddler Primary Caregiver must be qualified as an Infant Program Supervisor, or at the very least, an Infant Program Early Childhood Teacher. These qualifications are from the CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 12 CCR 2509-8 Social Services Rules The Infant Program Supervisor qualifications must be met by satisfactory completion of: A Registered Nurse, licensed to practice in Colorado, with a minimum of 6 months of experience in the care of infants or A Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to practice in Colorado, with twelve (12) months of experience in the care of infants or An adult who holds a certificate in Infant And Toddler Care from a regionally accredited college or university with completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting or An adult who is currently certified as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has completed the department approved Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development Course of training. An adult who holds a current Early Childhood Professional credential level III version 2.0, as determined by the Colorado Department Of Education and has a minimum of 9 months (1365 hours) of verifiable full-day experience in the group care of infants or toddlers, and Has completed one three-semester-hour class in infant/toddler development; or, Has completed the department-approved "Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development" and holds twelve months of verifiable full-day experience working with infants and/or toddlers. An adult who is as at least nineteen (19) years of age, and, Is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher and, Has a minimum of 9 months (1365 hours) of verifiable full-day experience in the group care of infants or toddlers; and, Has completed at least two (2) three (3)-semester hour college courses from a regionally accredited college or university on the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting, one (1) of which must be infant/toddler development, or the Department approved Expanding Quality In Infant And Toddler Development course of training. The Infant and Toddler Program Early Childhood Teacher qualifications must be met by satisfactory completion of: Eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program from the Infant Program Supervisor including, but not limited to, the following topics: toys and equipment, appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, appropriate sleep positions for infants and toddlers, the safe and appropriate diaper change technique; and, At least six (6) months of experience in the care of infants or toddlers; and, Meet qualifications for an Early Childhood Teacher found at section 7.702.44, a, or be qualified as an infant program supervisor. 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-$28 per hour PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability 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. Must successfully complete background & fingerprint check. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written. 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 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 can be high at times. 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.