Day Care Attendant

SUMMARY The Day Care Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while supporting their daily care, activities, and learning. This role includes supervising play, assisting with meals and routines, and fostering positive behavior through attentive interaction. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and enjoys working with children in a team-oriented setting.

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

Working at Tamarack is an incredibly rewarding and magical experience. Not only will you be working in a beautiful mountain environment, but you will also receive amazing employee perks like a season pass for you and your family, resort discounts, free childcare and more! Tamarack Resort offers a comprehensive benefits package including free childcare, season passes, employee housing in our brand-new housing units, resort discounts, 401k, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more! We are passionate about guest service and delivering memorable experiences to all who enjoy Tamarack. Mountains, meadows and lakes are for everyone, and our resort community is no different. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in hiring, training, and career advancement. We celebrate and respect our diverse team members and guests. Tamarack Resort is seeking qualified candidates that love working with children! The Childcare Attendant position will be taking on the tasks of the day-to-day care of the children enrolled in our childcare centers and is supported by the rest of the childcare staff. They will offer exceptional care to all children and superior customer service to everyone they encounter!

Responsibilities Include:

Provide attentive and age-appropriate care to children from infancy through age 12, maintaining a safe and interactive environment. Supervise and monitor the safety of children in our care, both indoors and outdoors. Actively engage with children using redirection and positive behavior reinforcement techniques. Develop monthly themes and plan related activities that encourage hands-on learning, creativity, and social interaction. Lead and participate in daily crafts, circle time, pretend play, outdoor adventures, and story time. Observe and respond to each child's individual needs with patience and understanding, fostering a supportive space where children feel valued and heard. Ensure children's well-being by following all Idaho Central District Health childcare guidelines. Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of toys, surfaces, linens, and all areas to maintain a safe, hygienic environment. Prepare, serve, and clean up meals and snacks according to health and safety protocols, promoting good hygiene and healthy habits among children. Communicate effectively and respectfully with parents/guardians and coworkers. Diaper changes and toilet assistance. Follow childcare policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of everyone. Qualifications & Requirements Must be over the age of 16 years old. Ability to work full-time, including weekends and holidays. Physically capable of sitting, standing, and lifting children daily. High levels of patience, empathy, and creativity. Background check clearance through the Department of Health and Welfare or willingness to obtain. Commitment to completing the annual IdahoSTARS training (12 hours). Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain. Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task. Strong computer skills. Perform other duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma or GED Preferred Skills and Qualities Strong understanding of child development principles and the ability to employ positive redirection and behavior management. Team-oriented, communicative, and responsive to the needs of children, families, and team. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining engagement and enthusiasm throughout daily routines and activities. Previous childcare experience working in a childcare setting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to do basic arithmetic.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to identify problems and derive possible solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent bending, climbing, kneeling squatting, twisting/turning from waist and pushing/pulling objects. Will be working with hands and fingers, lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds horizontally and vertically on a regular basis. Near and far vision as well as good depth perception and color vision are important. Frequent use of senses. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. able to work in fluctuating temperatures.

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are reprehensive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Weekend and holiday work will be required Hazardous Weather