Childcare Activity Area Associate

Ikea Ab; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

WiselyPay

Parental leave

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement plan

Co-worker discount

Job summary

IKEA Elizabeth is hiring for a part-time Play Facility Attendant to create a safe, joyful environment for visiting children and their caregivers. You will register children, supervise play, and support activities while maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols.

The role offers an evening schedule (approximately 12–20 hours/week, with weekend coverage) and benefits for eligible co-workers. Experience in retail or childcare is preferred, with CPR/First Aid training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and/or childcare preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
• Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for the children that visit our play facility.
• Register children, monitor and entertain children while in the playroom, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Participate in the planning and execution of children's activities both in and outside of Småland.
• Build meaningful and empathetic relationships with children and their caretakers.
• Strictly adhere to all IKEA play facility and safety & security policy and procedures.
• Support in other areas of the customer experience function as needed, such as cashier and greeter role to provide additional coverage when needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Childcare experience

Job description

Why we will love you

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself!

What you'll be doing day to day

• Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for the children that visit our play facility.
• Register children, monitor and entertain children while in the playroom, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Participate in the planning and execution of children's activities both in and outside of Småland.
• Build meaningful and empathetic relationships with children and their caretakers.
• Strictly adhere to all IKEA play facility and safety & security policy and procedures.
• Support in other areas of the customer experience function as needed, such as cashier and greeter role to provide additional coverage when needed.

Together as a Team

At IKEA it's all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We're a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We're a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and/or childcare preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
• Requirements:
• Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs).

JOB TYPE - Permanent, Part-time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes

HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must have working availability from Mondays to Fridays from 4:30PM to 10:30PM. Must have complete open working availability on Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00AM to 10:30PM.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $19.50.

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rxplans (Must work minimum of 20 hour per week)
• A fun and inclusive work environment!

Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.