Childcare Assistant Director

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

Breckenridge Child Care operates year-round for both recurring community/employee families and non-recurring guest children.  Our program has a long history and is deeply rooted in the community, providing a unique mountain environment in which to nurture and develop our children. 

The Childcare Assistant Director will have daily responsibility for the Breckenridge Child Care programs and staff.  This position will work with the Program Director to lead staff training, development, and classroom curriculum. They will assist with administrative duties and leadership of the teaching team.

The Childcare Assistant Director will ensure a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children and staff are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.  They will communicate effectively with children, parents, and employees to guide staff and support relationships with families.  This position will report to the Child Care Manager/Program Director and will comply with all company policies and state licensing regulations.

​Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Breckenridge
• Housing: May Be Available
• Expected Pay Range: $25.00
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Year-Round / Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

• Support teachers to coordinate and implement educational curriculum
• Lead the Child Care team with ongoing feedback, and provide support for teacher development
• Encourage teaching success through coaching and providing development opportunities
• Supervise daily activities; including retail and recurring guest programs
• Assist with personnel management; including payroll, performance appraisals, disciplinary issues, and adherence to company policies and licensing guidelines
• Meet state requirements for infant and toddler programming.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents and families
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently has or can attain, Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Level 4 and Large Center Director’s Credential
• Group child care experience, background in guest services and teaching
• Proficient with managing labor and expense budgets
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Fluent in English
• Must be capable and comfortable stepping into a classroom to care for children ages 2 months to 3 years including diapers
• Ability to follow all procedures and guidelines as outlined in the staff manual and employee handbook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must clear full background check

Preferred:

• Experience developing curriculum and staff
• Self-motivator, team builder, organized and capable of meeting multiple deadlines
• Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, fosters a team environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Infant CPR/First Aid certified​​​​​​
• Previous experience managing staff and operations at the supervisory level

The expected pay range is $25.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  505308
Reference Date: 09/25/2024 
Job Code Function: Children's Center