Kidtown/Child Care Associate

Midtown is searching for a

Part-Time

KidTown/Child Care

Associate

to join our world-class team. You would be responsible for the following specific weekly shifts: Monday 8:15am-4:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-2:00pm. The pay rate is $16/hour.

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

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

Our KidTown Associates: Have at least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment

Are comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 years old

Take initiative and ownership to a position and lead youth members with confidence and care

Possess outstanding verbal communication skills with children and adults

Have 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

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)

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.