YMCA Child Watch Caregiver

MISSOURI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA•Bismarck, ND

5d•$12 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

As a Child Watch Caregiver, you will provide care for infants to 10 year olds in a drop-in childcare environment. This job is located at the Main YMCA at 1608 North Washington Street in Bismarck. We offer a fun, flexible, rewarding work environment and FREE YMCA Membership for all staff members! Child Watch employees may bring up to 3 of their own children to work with them! 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. YMCA is a powerful non-profit 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 2025, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.

Requirements

Displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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.
Candidates ages 14 and older.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a childcare setting preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Being a role model
Assuring that children receive safe playtime, snacks, learning activities, diaper changing, and bathroom breaks
Using appropriate disciplinary methods
Observing children and communicating appropriately with parents
Helping maintain a clean, safe environment by assuring that cleaning duties are completed
Attending and be an active participant at staff meetings