Snowsports Childcare Staff

This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work as a member of a team dedicated to providing quality childcare for our youngest guests, creating a safe environment for learning, curiosity, and exploration. Share our traditions of stewardship and inclusiveness. Inspire deep connections with our mountains and help Create lifelong snowsports enthusiasts.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the well-being of all children enrolled in Childcare, ages 8 weeks to 3 years old
• Create and implement engaging age-appropriate activities including art, storytime, games, and outdoor play
• Responsible for the personal needs of the children including feeding, sleeping, and diapering
• Interact with all children and families with a friendly and open demeanor
• Create a warm, friendly, and cooperative environment in which children and families feel comfortable and secure
• Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and disinfecting of all childcare areas
• Assist with other areas of Snowsports School operations as needed
• Initiates contact and greets guests in a friendly, helpful, and respectful manner
• Maintain open contact with parents regarding child’s well-being and provide detailed reports to parents at the end of the day
• Listens to guests’ needs and concerns. Then relay the message to management
• Must be able to clearly communicate information to guests and co-workers
• Follow all operating procedures and company policies
• Recognizes that service is our product and helping guests have a great Taos experience is our primary job
• Serves as a public relations representative for Taos, both on and off the job
• Look for ways to better serve the guests, Snowsports, and Taos Ski Valley
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Skills:

• The ability to actively engage children with various healthy, energizing, and creative activities (games, songs, and arts and crafts) consistently throughout the day
• Works independently, without close supervision
• Dependable, punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Genuinely enjoys children and giving them quality attention
• Maintains good humor and a cooperative attitude
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectation
• Show initiative to correct and resolve problems
• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Ability to accept criticism and opportunities gracefully and humbly for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, and challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Minimum 1 year of previous experience working with young children and families
• Willing and able to complete CPR training (training available through the company)
• Available to work during Christmas, President’s Weekend, and Spring Break peak periods
• At times may be solely responsible for the care and safety of children enrolled in the Rio Hondo Learning Center
• Complies with Tao’s employee handbook and Snowsports procedures and policies
• Is responsible for information; emails, newsletters, informational websites, bulletin boards, memos, and required meetings
• Participates as part of the team
• Cooperates with all area employees and co-workers in the performance of duties
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays (Including Christmas), and evenings.

Work Environment:

• This position is 90% indoors working with children 8wks – 3 years old
• Must be flexible with scheduling and duties at all times

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during holidays and Peak days. TSVI is in a high-altitude alpine environment.? Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff.

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Physical Demands of Position Include:

• Must be capable of lifting and holding children of all sizes, up to 40 pounds, throughout the course of the day
• Must be able to bend and move from standing to squat and kneel positions several times throughout the day
• Must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs several times per shift; must be agile, sure-footed, and cautious on slippery surfaces
• Must be prepared to accompany children outside in changing and potentially extreme weather conditions
• Maintains personal safety as a top priority

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Background Check:

Positions dealing with children, of a safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving, or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.

• Is a Background Check required for this position: Yes
• Is an MVR required for this position:?No

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