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Childcare Activity Area Associate

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  • Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
  • Customer Relations

Job Description

  • Job ID: 371702

  • Date posted: 12/10/2026

    • Why we will love you

    You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

    A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself!

    What you'll be doing day to day

    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 Children's 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.

    Together as a team

    At IKEA it's all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We're a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We're a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!

    Apply now!

    JOB TYPE - Permanent, Part-time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
    HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must have working availability from Mondays to Fridays from 4:30PM to 10:30PM. Must have complete open working availability on Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00AM to 10:30PM.

    The hourly pay rate for this role is $19.50.

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

    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!

    ** Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

    Qualifications

    '- Experience in retail and/or childcare preferred.
    - CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
    Requirements:
    - Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs).
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