Childcare Lead

Posted:
12/30/2024, 11:05:38 AM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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

As an integral part of the childcare team, our KidTown Leads inspire even our youngest members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

  • Leading a team of KidTown Associates to deliver a friendly, youth-oriented experience that fosters active and creative lifestyles
  • Leading by example, demonstrating sound judgment and acting as a positive role model to young members and associates
  • Providing regular service training for KidTown associates
  • Ensuring highest standards of customer service are consistently being met
  • Creating a positive, clean and safe work environment

Our KidTown Lead:

  • Have at least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment

  • Are comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 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.