Part-Time Weekend/Evening KidTown Child Care Associate

About the role

Midtown is looking for a part-time KidTown/Child Care Associate to join its childcare team in Rochester. The associate works on Tuesdays (4-8pm), Saturdays (9am-2:30pm) and Sundays (9:15am-2:30pm) at a rate of $16 per hour. KidTown associates inspire young members through movement, community and personal attention.

Key responsibilities

• Foster an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting
• Lead activities such as arts and crafts, story time and games
• Communicate positive and negative behaviours to parents at pick-up
• Create relationships with families
• Keep the space clean and germ-free so staff and children stay well
• Work with leadership to continuously improve KidTown and Varsity Club

Required profile

• At least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment
• Comfortable with children aged 8 weeks up to 15 years
• Initiative, ownership and the ability to lead youth members with confidence and care
• Outstanding verbal communication with children and adults, patience, friendliness and high energy
• Willingness to grow with changing member needs and a positive attitude
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods and move quickly between sitting and standing

Required skills

• Child CPR, First Aid and AED certification required (training provided by Midtown)