Lead Child Care Educator

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. 

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, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities 
• 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:

Mount Snow Child Care is looking for Lead Educators to join our year-round early educator’s team.  Year-round programming in our five classrooms ranging from infants through prekindergarten focuses on play based learning experiences and exploration of Mount Snow within our early childhood education program and non-recurring program. 

Lead Educators are responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating curriculum and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classrooms.  Lead Educators must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.  Lead Educators must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, have effective teaching teams and have strong daily communication with families. 

Lead Educators will ensure a healthy classroom environment and all center policies and state regulations are met.  Flexibility, patience, excellent team skills, positive attitude and great guest service is required as well as an interest in outdoor education. Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:  

• Outlet:  Child Care
• Starting Wage:  $20 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time, Year Round
• Skill Level: Intermediate 

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent college credits approved by state licensing.
• At least one year of professional child care experience.
• Must meet state licensing requirements for position qualifications.
• Certified in Infant/child CPR & First Aid within 4 weeks of beginning employment.
• Ability to work well with others and foster a team environment.
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment.
• A strong understanding of child development, and open to continued professional development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational & interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow all procedures and guidelines as outlined in the employee handbook and state licensing regulations manual.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old

The budgeted range starts at $20 - $25.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

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 480868