RESORT OVERVIEW:

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:

Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, mountain activities, discounted health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sugarbush Day School is seeking enthusiastic and reliable team members to support our childcare program during busy weekends and holiday periods throughout the winter season. We welcome applicants in a variety of roles, including Teachers, Student Support Staff, Interventionists, and other childcare professionals. Successful candidates must commit to working 10 full days throughout the winter season, primarily on weekends and holidays. All hires must complete a childcare background check and fingerprinting, which is separate from the Agency of Education (AOE) screening that many applicants may have already completed. In return for your commitment, you will receive a Sugarbush Resort season pass with full mountain access, plus the opportunity to purchase heavily discounted passes for family members ($99 for spouses and $50 per child).

Sugarbush Day School is a year-round childcare facility. We provide care for local families and resort employees throughout the year, as well as non-recurring childcare services for resort guests during the winter season. This position pays $18/hour for the first season participating in this program. For questions, please contact Sara Hurley at [email protected].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program for each day.
• Carry out planned activities implemented by the Room Leader.
• Feed the children according to schedule set forth.
• Ensure that the equipment used daily, and facility (room area) are cleaned thoroughly and remain a safe environment at all times.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Ensure that children are supervised at all times and in compliance with Non-Recurring Childcare guild lines.
• Provide opportunities for sleep and rest.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable in.
• Implement positive discipline when needed.
• Clearly and effectively communicate with the children and other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or a combination of education and experience from which equal skills and knowledge are acquired.  
• Three references in childcare.  
• One completed course in Early Childhood or Human/Child Development and at least 1-year experience in a childcare center.
• Specialized skills in some form of activity applicable to children's interest and the school's programming.
• Well-developed customer service skills.
• The ability to handle customer complaints and special requests and interact effectively with customers and coworkers.

Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check.