Childcare Play Area Associate — Part-Time Evenings

IKEA; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay - early wages available

Paid parental leave

Job summary

IKEA is hiring for a part-time role in Elizabeth, NJ, offering evening shifts and weekend coverage. You will help run the Småland play area, register and entertain children, and support various customer experience tasks as needed.

Ideal candidates bring retail or childcare experience and CPR/First Aid certification. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and a supportive team environment at IKEA.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and/or childcare preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification training provided.

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/Childcare experience

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

IKEA is hiring for a part-time role in Elizabeth, NJ, offering evening shifts and weekend coverage. You will help run the Småland play area, register and entertain children, and support various customer experience tasks as needed.

Ideal candidates bring retail or childcare experience and CPR/First Aid certification. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and a supportive team environment at IKEA.