Child Care Attendant

Job Details: Job Location: Purgatory Resort - DURANGO, CO, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.50Hourly,

Child Care Attendant

General Purpose

Organize activities to keep children entertained, safe, and busy throughout the day. Provide instruction on snow play as directed by supervisor or manager. This is a seasonal position from 12/1/2026 to 3/31/2027. Dates are subject to change based on the availability of the applicant and needs of the business. This role comes with a free season pass for you and your dependents. For a full list of benefits visit https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Care for children ages one years old to under five years old from the hours of 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, a limited number of evening hours may be available throughout the season. This includes changing diapers/assisting children use the restroom, assisting children with snacks and lunch, entertaining children, putting children down in cribs or on mats for naptime, and following parent and Colorado Department of Early Childhood guidelines.
Greet parents with information about the program. Be a good listener, inviting parent’s questions, concerns, and data about the child.
Record any food allergies, medical needs, etc. on a daily chart.
Organize and lead indoor and outdoor activities to include: structured activities in the morning and afternoon. Assisting with games, arts and crafts, song and story time. Ensure enjoyable and safe activities for outdoor playtime.
Dress children in proper snow attire for outdoor time.
Clean the facility throughout the day and when we close.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must enjoy and have a good understanding of the needs of infants/toddlers.
Portray good judgment and problem-solving skills.
You must display a great deal of patience.

Education and Experience

A high school degree or GED certificate is encouraged. A college degree with completion of early childhood development course work is preferred.
Child care experience preferred.
Customer service preferred.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

75% of the workday is spent indoors in a childcare setting.
25% of the time is spent outdoors (when snow-play is available) in cold and snow.
Frequently lifting/carrying children (and belongings) weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally pushing/pulling objects up to 25 pounds.
Frequently stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, crawling, and handling objects, and occasionally balancing or standing on unlevel ground outside.

This is a non-skiing position.