Day Care Teacher / Ski Coach - Heavenly Mountain Resort - Winter Seasonal - FT & PT - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Day Care Teacher / Ski Coach (Full Time or Part Time) require 12 -16 ECE units (completed or enrolled) of core coursework including but not limited to:  Child Development, Child Family & Community, and a Curriculum course. Some additional classes that will count towards being qualified are completion or enrollment in Health, Safety & Nutrition, Infant Studies, Administration of ECE, Supervision of ECE programs, etc. Teachers do all the same as an Aide (see below for a Day Care Aide job description) and actively lead and provide the developmental age appropriate planned activities for the children, providing supervision and maintaining appropriate staff to child ratios depending upon the classroom. Positive discipline and child development knowledge is a must and will be provided with ongoing training throughout the season for a cohesive team atmosphere and child-centered environment. Teachers spend time both indoors (85%) and out (15%)

*As a CA State licensed Child Care program a criminal background check, fingerprinting clearances through Federal and State will be conducted, as well as a health screening with TB test, pertussis & measles vaccination for all Day Care employees. (Flu shots are available). 

{Day Care Aides assist in supervising the children depending on the two age groupings of Infant Toddler (ages 6 weeks to 2.5 years) or Preschool (ages 2.5 years to 6 years). Preschool staff, coach the lessons for the children ages 3-5 years in a one or two hour ski clinic.  No prior ski experience is required – we will train you how to teach skiing and share the magic of an on-snow ski experience for the children. Aides and coaches take the children outdoors daily and assist in activities ranging from circle time, music & movement, buggy rides, outdoor playground time, snacks & lunch, art & crafts, rest time, memory cards, parent feedback just to name a few.}

Full time or part time schedules are available. Holidays and peak periods are required without exception.

ALL Day Care position applicants need to provide a cover letter (describing who you are and why you'd like a job with us), a resume, a letter of recommendation (from a prior employer or child care related but not from a family member) and a nice list of references (at least 3).

If you want to work for a different kind of ski resort, you’ve found your perfect match at Heavenly. With a massive mountain full of off-the-grid terrain and incredible views of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is for those who want to go big and forge their own path. From on-mountain concerts to world-famous après ski parties and a one-of-a-kind DJ CAT, Heavenly exudes high-energy from first chair to last call. Come be a part of the team committed to delivering a refreshingly unique ski 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 142438