Daycare Teacher Assistant

Mt. Hood Meadows; Parkdale (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Season pass for dependents

Lift access gifting

Group lessons & rental discounts

Buddy tickets

Resort discounts

Lift access program

Pro deals

Store invites

EAP

Transportation

Wellness programs

Team events

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Daycare Teacher Assistant to help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for young guests. You’ll support teachers, supervise children, and participate in activities while maintaining clean and organized spaces.

No formal teaching experience is required; a love for children and a strong work ethic are essential for a rewarding seasonal role on the mountain.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Passion for working with children.
• Ability to communicate with children and co-workers; parent communication to be handled by teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in day-to-day supervision of children.
• Assist with age-appropriate activities and keep spaces clean and safe.
• Work with children of varying ages and abilities throughout the day.

Skills

Passion for children

Communication with colleagues/parents

Job description

Position Overview

Help make a mountain day memorable for our youngest guests! As a Daycare Teacher Assistant, you’ll support our teachers in creating a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where children can learn, play, and enjoy their time at Mt. Hood Meadows. You’ll be part of a caring team that helps families feel confident leaving their children in our care.

You’ll assist with the daily supervision and activities of children, help teachers implement age-appropriate activities, and keep our indoor and outdoor spaces clean, organized, and safe. You’ll work with children of different ages and abilities while learning from experienced teachers and supporting the needs of the group throughout the day.

No formal teaching experience required; just a genuine love for children, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to thrive in the unique rhythm of our mountain-based daycare. Whether you’re exploring a future career working with kids or simply looking for a rewarding seasonal job, you’ll be an important part of creating a positive experience for our guests and their families.

This is a part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications& Experience

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Meet the initial (see OAR 414-305-0370) and company orientation (see OAR 414-305-0380) requirements and have attained the training required for the position attained.
• Passion for working with children
• Ability to effectively communicate children and co-workers (communication with parents is expected to be deferred to assigned teacher or supervisor)
• Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics and scheduling needs of a seasonal business.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Current Infant, Child CPR and First Aid certification and Food Handlers certification
• Willingness, ability, and equipment to assist in teaching skiing and/or snowboarding
• Bilingual with ability to speak and/or teach secondary language

Compensation:

• Wage: $17.25 – 21.93 per hour

Perks:

• Year-Round Housing Rentals Available. Subject to Availability
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel