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Specialist Child Care Attendant

Date:  Aug 28, 2026
Location: 

Ludlow, VT, US

Company:  Okemo Mountain Resort
Shift Type:  Year Round

 

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: 

The Child Care Lead Educator is responsible for working in a cohesive teaching team, coordinating curriculum and managing the day-to-day activities of the classroom.  They must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.  The Lead Educator must be skilled in communication with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children effectively guide, assisting teachers and support relationships with families.  This position will comply with all company an department policies along with following all state licensing regulations. 

 

Job Specifications: 

  • Starting Wage: $22.50/hr - $32.14/hr  

  • Employment Type: Year Round  

  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

  • Housing Availability: No  

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Plan individual and group activities to actively engage children and encourage social, emotional, and cognitive growth
  • Comply with all State Regulations including required training and education
  • Diaper children, assist in toilet training
  • Conduct parent meetings and communications and child assessments
  • Evaluate children for proper development
  • Supervised by Assistant Manager and Manager
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
  • Supervise assisting teachers to ensure they follow planned activities, hygiene and safety standards
  • Maintain accurate records, forms, and files
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure quality improvement and meet state regulations

 

Job Requirements: 

A Teacher is at least twenty (20) years of ae and meets one of the following qualifications. 

  • At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate; or
  • At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight years of age focus, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve months experience working with groups of children from grade three or younger; or
  • At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion or thirty college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve months experience working with groups of children from grade three or younger; or
  • Hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education.

 

The expected pay range is $22.50/hr - $32.14/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

 

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  516972
Reference Date: 08/27/2026 
Job Code Function: Child Care  

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