Childcare Attendant - 26-27 Winter Season

Alterra Mountain Company•Dundee Township, IL

1d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future. Perks include: • Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass • Employee housing • Discounted onsite childcare • Accrued paid sick leave • 401(k) match • Great discounts and access to pro deals • Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave. Employment Status: Full Time or Part Time Seasonal Wage Range: $15.00 to $17.00 Minimum Age: 16 Background Check Required: Yes, including an Enhanced Background Check requiring fingerprinting Driver Verification Required: No Position Summary: The Childcare Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children in a childcare or recreational setting. This role involves supervising children, organizing age-appropriate activities, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met, and communicating effectively with parents or guardians. The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, attentiveness, and a genuine interest in child development. Various job duties include Child Attendant, Junior Child Attendant (ages 14-17), Kid’s Night Out Attendant, Reception Desk, Facility Cook and Room Lead.

Requirements

Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified or willing to be certified
Childcare state license with an Enhanced Background Check requiring fingerprinting
English reading, writing, and communication, basic math
Expected to lift 25 lbs frequently and possibly up to 60 lbs.
Should be able to stand and walk for the majority of an 8 hour shift.
May lead activities outside in cold and wet temperatures.
You will be exposed to many viruses including colds and flus as well as Bloodborne pathogens and other bodily fluid hazards.

Nice To Haves

Some Child Development education preferred.
Parental skills or 6 months childcare facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor children to ensure the safety and well-being of children ages 3 months to 11 years old by maintaining constant supervision during play, meals, and rest periods.
Engage in age-appropriate activities by planning and leading educational and recreational activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development. Entertaining them with books, movies, games and activities. Infant care includes feeding, changing diapers and napping.
Support emotional and social development by encouraging positive interactions among children, help resolve conflicts, and model respectful behavior.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by keeping play areas, toys, and equipment clean and organized, and follow health and safety protocols. Responsible for serving meals/snacks in accordance to safe food handling procedures.
Communicate with parents or guardians by providing updates on children's behavior, activities, and any incidents, maintaining a professional and friendly rapport.
May assist with outdoor pre-ski program and dressing/undressing children with lessons during winter season.
Abide by all State Childcare Facility requirements including, but not limited to, child to staff ratios, cleanliness, and care.
Clean facility
Other duties as assigned