Kidtown Associate

Midtown Athletic Clubs; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Clubs is seeking a KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our team in Palatine, IL. This full-time role requires weekday morning availability with occasional weekends. Compensation is $16-$17/hour depending on experience.

As part of the Childcare Team, you’ll inspire young members through movement, community, and personal attention, facilitating activities from arts and crafts to story time, while ensuring safe, clean spaces and strong parent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with children in an educationally supportive environment.
• Comfortable with children ages 8 weeks to 12 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification required (Midtown provides this training).
• Take initiative and lead youth members with confidence and care.

Responsibilities

• Lead movement-based activities and games.
• Provide arts and crafts, story time, and activities.
• Communicate both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick-up.
• Create relationships with families and keep spaces clean and safe.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve KidTown and Varsity Club.

Skills

Verbal communication

High energy

Patience

Initiative

Job description

Midtown is searching for a KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our world-class team.

This is a full time position. We are looking for someone who has weekday morning availability and the flexibility to work occasional weekends when needed.

Compensation is $16-$17/hour dependent on experience.

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 12 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.