Demo

Childcare Activity Area Associate

IKEA
IKEA Salary
Paramus, NJ Part Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026
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 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.

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 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.

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



The starting rate/ salary for this position is 19.5 USD

Salary : $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Childcare Activity Area Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Childcare Activity Area Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$30,507 - $37,648
Income Estimation: 
$33,620 - $42,730
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at IKEA

  • IKEA Oak Creek, WI
  • WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepti... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • IKEA Renton, WA
  • WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepti... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • IKEA Baltimore, MD
  • WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepti... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • IKEA King, PA
  • Hej! We are IKEA! One brand, a full value chain, and many, many people – that’s us in a nutshell. Spread all over the world, we have a passion for home fur... more
  • 5 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Childcare Activity Area Associate jobs in the Paramus, NJ area that may be a better fit.

  • National Winter Activity Center Inc. Vernon, NJ
  • Winter4Kids Volunteer Opportunities Make a difference at Winter4Kids by volunteering. People volunteer for many reasons, many causes, many passions. We get... more
  • 17 Days Ago

  • National Winter Activity Center Inc. Vernon, NJ
  • Winter4Kids is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Part-Time Program Administrator to support weekend operations for our First Tracks 4U and Race P... more
  • 17 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!