Part-Time Kidtown Associate

Midtown Athletic Club; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown is seeking a KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our childcare team. Candidates must be available for Sunday mornings and Weekday evenings, and will inspire children through movement, community, and personal attention.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience with children (ages 8 weeks to 12 years), strong verbal communication, high energy, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. CPR/First Aid & AED certification is required (training provided).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have at least 2 years of experience working with children.
• Comfortable with ages 8 weeks to 12 years.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• CPR, First Aid & AED certification required (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead movement-based activities and keep children engaged.
• Coordinate arts, crafts, story time and games.
• Communicate behavioral updates to parents at pick-up.
• Build relationships with families and maintain a safe space.
• Maintain cleanliness and prevent germs in the area.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve KidTown programs.
• Be interactive and energetic with children.

Skills

Verbal communication

Energy and activity

Patience

Family communication

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

Windy Hill Athletic Club is searching for aKidTown/Child Care Associateto join our world-class team.

*Candidates must be available for Sunday mornings and Weekday evenings

As an integral part of the childcare team, ourKidTown Associatesinspire 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
• Being interactive with the children

OurKidTown Associates:

• Have at least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment
• Are comfortable with all 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)
• Must be at least 18 years old

Compensation:

Pay is $15.00 per hour

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.