Family Wellness Child Watch Caregiver

LOVE YOUR JOB. MAKE AN IMPACT.

Grace Buckeye, Executive Administrative Assistant said, "I love my job because it allows me to make a meaningful impact on my community while working in an environment that fosters inclusivity & growth. My job is more than just work-it's a place where I can continuously learn, grow & find job in what I do."

We offer a fun, rewarding work environment and FREE Family Wellness & YMCA Membership for all staff members!

Child Watch employees may bring up to three of their own children to work with them!

The Family Wellness Child Watch Caregiver provides care for infants to 10 year olds in a drop-in childcare environment. This job is located at Family Wellness at 2700 46th Ave SE in Mandan.

• Be a role model
• Assure that children receive safe playtime, snacks, learning activities, diaper changing, and bathroom breaks
• Use appropriate disciplinary methods
• Observe children and communicate appropriately with parents
• Help maintain a clean, safe environment by completing cleaning duties are completed
• Attend and be an active participant at staff meetings

Part Time, Up to 29 Hours Per Week:

• Monday-Friday, 8:25 am-12:30 pm

We are looking for someone who displays the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.  Previous experience working in a childcare setting preferred, but not required. Must have the ability to handle competing demands and effectively communicate with parents regarding the child's activities, behavior, eating, etc.  CPR & First Aid Certification and Child Abuse prevention training courses must be completed within 90 days of hire and are provided by the YMCA. This job is open to candidates ages 14 and older.

Child Watch is a drop-in childcare program that provides members a safe, fun and supervised place for their children while they utilize the facility.

The Missouri Valley Family YMCA has more than 22,000 members, serving 1 in 5 households in the Bismarck-Mandan community. The Family Wellness location opened in Mandan near Raging Rivers Waterpark in January 2017.

The YMCA is a powerful association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We offer a wide variety of programming and wellness opportunities to individuals and families of all kinds.  

We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2024, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.

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