Childcare Attendant - Camp Aspen Snowmass - Summer 24

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains-Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk-creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Job Description

The Child Care Attendant works with infants and toddlers and assists the lead teachers in providing quality childcare to each child in the program

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 28, 2024 for the summer season.

Essential Job Functions

• Take care of groups of children in a safe environment, give them opportunities to learn by play, keep them happy and safe

• Maintain knowledge of each child's location at all times during the day

• Able to work with a group of children independently

• Change diapers, clean up after children, prepare and serve snacks and lunches

• Give them time outside to play

• Must be patient and able to give special attention to unhappy children

• Must be able to move quickly to prevent a child from possible injury

• Take direction and feedback while working effectively with a team of teachers

• Know the different developmental stages of each age group

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older

• Degree in a related field required or extensive documented experience in working with children ages 3 and under required; guidelines outlined in Colorado State Licensing

• Preschool, day camp, babysitting and/or childcare experience required

• Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Additional Information

Supervision Given & Received

Supervision given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received: Works under direct supervision of Director of Children's Programs. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time

• Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces

• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a part time seasonal position eligible for the following benefits:

• Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs

• Paid Leave Programs

• Employee Ski Pass

• Other company perks

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. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here