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Part Time Children's Programming Facilitator

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness·Chicago, Illinois

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

Facilitate structured and unstructured activities for children aged 0-4, including arts, music, and sensory play. Maintain a safe, inclusive environment while communicating effectively with caregivers regarding developmental milestones.

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and creative Program Facilitator to lead sessions for our Little Cubs program. In this role, you will work closely with young children and their caregivers to create a safe and stimulating space for early learning. Ideal candidates are passionate about child development and enjoy facilitating interactive activities that support young minds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead structured and unstructured activities for children aged 0–4, including arts and crafts, story time, music, and sensory play
  • Create a welcoming, inclusive, and age-appropriate environment for children and their caregivers
  • Plan and prepare weekly lesson plans and materials based on developmental milestones
  • Encourage positive social interaction, creativity, and exploration
  • Communicate effectively with parents/caregivers to ensure a positive experience
  • Maintain a clean and safe play and learning space
  • Monitor children’s well-being and address any concerns with professionalism and care

Qualifications

  • Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children (0–4 years)
  • Background in early childhood education, child development, or a related field preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Creative, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
  • Applicants who play a musical instrument are strongly preferred

Requirements

Requires experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. A background in early childhood education or child development is preferred, and musical ability is a strong asset.

  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Patience
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Storytelling
  • Lesson planning
  • Safety monitoring
  • Child development
  • Arts and crafts
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education
  • Sensory play
  • Music facilitation

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Closes
Nov 15, 2026
Application
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Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is Chicago’s #1 destination for sport and fitness. We are a diverse community of like-minded people who participate in social, instructional and competitive sporting activities; and who seek to improve and enhance our lives by achieving levels of...

IndustryHealth, Wellness & Fitness
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Illinois part-time children’s programming roles

In Illinois, part-time children’s programming roles are often shaped by demand for dependable staff who can support infant, toddler, and preschool activities consistently. These positions are competitive because employers value hands-on experience with young children, early childhood education or child development backgrounds, and added strengths like musical ability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to specific age-group experience and any music or activity-leading examples.

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