Join our YMCA Youth Development Center team and CHANGELIVES, INCLUDING YOURS.

As a YouthDevelopment Center Teaching Assistant, you will nurture and educate children ages 0-5 in our licensed childcare and preschool center environment.

Callie Iglehart, YDC Teaching Assistant said, "I love my job because I feel I have a big impact on the children. I feel that I have made a difference in their lives."

In this role, you can look forward to:

1. Being a Role Model:You'll inspire and guide young minds as a positive role model, setting the foundation for their future.

2. Curriculum Facilitation:Implementing age-appropriate curriculum and weekly lesson plans written by the classroom Teacher to support early childhood development.

3. Child Safety:Prioritizing the safety and security of our children by diligently following safety procedures.

4. Parent Communication:Fostering positive relationships and open communication with parents by providing updates and answering questions.

5. Organized Environment:Help to provide a clean, organized classroom and equipment to create a quality learning environment.

6. Crisis Response:Being prepared to handle unexpected situations and emergencies promptly and effectively.

7. Team Player:Actively participating in staff meetings, contributing your valuable insights and ideas.

Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

You'll enjoy a fun, rewarding work environment, EXCELLENT benefits package, and FreeYMCA Membership!

Up to75% of health insurance cost is paid foryou and your family! Earn paidvacation, sick and personal timeoff!

Additional state stipend payment of up to$3600 also available to child care employees!

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 2023, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.