Childcare Activity Area Associate

At IKEA, we are a very family-friendly retailer, that's why we offer IKEA Småland, a place for kids to have fun while our customers shop on their own. As a Childcare Activity Area Associate, you will: 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.

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

Requirements

Must have working availability on Mondays to Thursdays from 4:30PM to 10:30PM; Must have complete open working availability on Fridays & Saturdays from 9:00AM to 10:30PM; Physical demands requirements: Lifting and carrying items occasionally up to 50lbs; Successful candidate must complete a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Nice to have

Experience in childcare and/or retail customer service & cash handling preferred

Benefits

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 Rx plans (Must work minimum of 20 hour per week); A fun and inclusive work environment; CPR and First Aid certification training provided