Substitute Childcare Teacher
Location: The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain, Wilmington, Vermont
Department: Childcare
Reports To: Childcare Manager / Lead Childcare Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Part-Time / Seasonal
Position Summary
The Substitute Childcare Teacher at The Hermitage Club helps provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for the children of Club members and guests. The Hermitage Club operates a licensed Childcare Center during weekends and holiday periods throughout the winter season, providing children with a high-quality experience centered around developmentally appropriate, and mountain-inspired activities.
Working collaboratively with Lead Childcare Teachersd, the Assistant Childcare Teacher participates in daily classroom activities, supports indoor and outdoor play, assists children with routines and transitions, and helps maintain a healthy and organized classroom environment. This position also develops positive relationships with parents and guardians through professional communication and daily updates about their child's experience.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare & Classroom Support
- Participate in and help lead daily classroom activities, including indoor play, mealtimes, storytime, rest periods, and other developmentally appropriate activities.
- Provide attentive and appropriate supervision of children throughout the day.
- Help children successfully navigate classroom routines, transitions, and center-based play.
- Provide calm, patient, one-on-one support to children who are upset or having difficulty adjusting to the childcare environment.
- Encourage positive interactions among children and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
Outdoor & Mountain-Inspired Activities
- Assist with taking children outdoors daily when weather and conditions permit.
- Help children learn how to prepare appropriately for Vermont winter conditions, including putting on and managing winter clothing.
- Incorporate outdoor preparation into the daily routine as part of introducing children to winter recreation and the mountain environment.
Parent & Member Communication
- Welcome children and families to the Childcare Center in a warm and professional manner.
- Provide appropriate daily updates regarding children's routines, activities, development, and experiences.
- Communicate questions or concerns regarding a child to the Lead Childcare Teacher or Childcare Manager as appropriate.
Safety, Cleanliness & Classroom Environment
- Help maintain a healthy, clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
- Follow established cleaning, sanitation, and classroom procedures.
- Maintain appropriate supervision and follow all Hermitage Club childcare safety practices.
- Maintain required Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
Teamwork & Service Excellence
- Work collaboratively with Lead Childcare Teachers and other childcare staff to provide consistent care and supervision.
- Assist with classroom preparation, organization, cleaning, and end-of-day responsibilities.
- Demonstrate flexibility as attendance, staffing, weather, and children's needs change throughout the day.
- Provide the attentive and personalized level of service expected by Hermitage Club members and their families.
Qualifications
Qualifications
In alignment with Vermont requirements reflected in the current position description, teaching staff must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED.
Required Certifications & Skills
- Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification required; assistance identifying appropriate training may be available.
- BFIS account preferred.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and attentive when working one-on-one with children who are upset.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a childcare team and follow the direction of Lead Teachers and Club leadership.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move frequently at children's level.
- Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor winter environments.
- Ability to assist children with winter clothing and participate in outdoor activities.
- Additional shifts may be available on weekends and during holiday periods. The attached description identifies additional scheduling opportunities from January through April.
- Reliable attendance during winter weather is required; the Childcare Center does not observe traditional school snow days.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work: Help create positive, memorable experiences for the children of Hermitage Club members and guests.
Unique Environment: Work in a licensed childcare setting within a private Vermont mountain club where winter recreation and outdoor experiences are incorporated into children's activities.
Collaborative Team: Work alongside qualified Lead Childcare Teachers while building experience in early childhood education and center-based childcare.
Seasonal Flexibility: A great opportunity to experience a niche childcare business model where we meet the needs of the individual families and staff, while receiving part-time weekend and holiday work during the winter season.
The Hermitage Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and provided with equal opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please visit www.Hermitageclub.com/careers to apply