YMCA After School Youth Leaders

## Description

Be a positive role model for school-age children in our licensed childcare program and **CHANGE LIVES, INCLUDING YOURS.**

As an **After School Youth Leader**, you will provide care for children in grades K-5 in our after school childcare program located at the Main YMCA at 1608 N. Washington Street in Bismarck. You will also ensure the well-being of children by implementing safety and cleaning procedures.

***Ashley Pederson, YDC Teacher said, "I love my job for many reasons! First, I came to YDC after the center I worked at for 9 years had closed. I only knew two people, but right away everyone made me feel so welcome! Being a childcare provider is the most rewarding career, and I couldn't imagine doing anything else!"***

In this role, you can look forward to

• Helping pick up children from school and accompanying them during the bus ride to the YMCA
• Assisting children with snack and clean up
• Facilitating and engaging in fun and educational activities with children
• Observing children and maintaining open communication with parents
• Assure child safety by understanding and following safety and security procedures

**Part Time, Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm-6:00 pm**

***This job begins on August 20th, 2026***

You'll enjoy a fun, rewarding work environment and **FREE YMCA Membership!**

## Qualifications

**We are seeking individuals who embody the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility**. Prior experience working in a childcare or educational setting is a plus. CPR & First Aid Certification and Child Abuse prevention training will be completed within 90 days of hire and are provided by the YMCA.

*At the YMCA Youth Development Centers, we provide high-quality, values-oriented, state-licensed childcare and pre-school education. We have three locations in Bismarck Mandan--the Main YMCA on Washington Street, North location on Century Avenue and Mandan location inside the Family Wellness facility.*

*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.*

Key Words: childcare, elementary, paraprofessional, aide, mentor, daycare, provider, caregiver, teacher, nanny, babysitter