Permanent Part-Time Weekend Kidtown Childcare Associate
About The Position
Midtown is searching for a Permanent, Weekend, Part-Time KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our world-class team. The weekly shifts would be Fri.- 4pm-7pm, Sat.- 9:15am-2:30pm, Sun. 9:15am-2:30pm. As an integral part of the childcare team, our KidTown Associates inspire even our youngest members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by fostering an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting, leading activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games, communicating both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick-up, creating relationships with our families, and keeping the space clean, free of germs and messes to ensure the well-being of staff and children. Associates will also strategize with leadership to constantly better KidTown and Varsity Club.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment
- Comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 years old
- Possess outstanding verbal communication skills with children and adults
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willing to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to move from seated to standing position quickly to attend to child’s needs
- Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification will be required (Midtown provides this training for Associates)
Nice To Haves
- Take initiative and ownership to a position and lead youth members with confidence and care
- Possess patience and are outgoing and friendly
- Have high energy levels and can keep children moving in a variety of activities
- Display a willingness to grow with the changing needs of members and our space
- Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy working with children
Responsibilities
- Fostering an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting
- Leading activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games
- Communicating both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick-up
- Creating relationships with our families
- Keeping the space clean, free of germs and messes to ensure the well-being of staff and children
- Strategizing with leadership to constantly better KidTown and Varsity Club
Benefits
- Complimentary club membership
- Discounts on Midtown products and services
- Access to hundreds of free courses for professional development
- Health insurance for eligible full-time associates (30+ hours a week)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
