Childcare Staff

Family Wellness Fargo; Fargo (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Wellness Fargo is seeking a part-time childcare assistant to help supervise and engage children aged 2 weeks to 9 years. The role emphasizes safe, supportive care and collaboration with the program manager to promote development in multiple domains.

Shifts include Monday–Thursday 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, and weekend hours. Candidates should be able to relate well to children and families and work effectively in a team while maintaining responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 15 years of age or older.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required upon hire or within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and supervision of assigned children.
• Provide a safe environment promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and wellness.
• Assist with basic needs and routine hygiene.
• Sanitize items and assist with cleaning duties.
• Provide observations on individual children for parents at pick up time.
• Report hazards and maintain safety at all times.

Skills

Childcare

Communication with families

Teamwork

Observation skills

Education

Associate degree in child development or related field

Job description

Position Purpose:

Work with and assist the Childcare and Family Program Manager in the instruction and supervision of assigned children and provide a safe environment that promotes children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and wellness.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Assists in implementing activities with children that enhance the child's development in areas such as art and creativity, cognitive, language, sensory/motor, etc.
• Provides basic needs such as feeding, diapering/toilet training, and hygiene.
• Performs routine cleaning duties such as straightening and organizing, washing tables and chairs, and sanitizing cribs.
• Sanitize all items each shift to assure cleanliness for safety and health.
• Provides observations on individual children for parents at pick up time.
• Demonstrates ability to share ideas and thoughts regarding their specific program.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work with children two (2) weeks to nine (9) years old.
• Reports or removes any equipment or materials which may become a safety or health hazard to children.
• Reports to work on time and interacts with children throughout the day.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Available Shifts:

Monday-Thursday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday's: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM

One weekend a month required.

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Skills (Minimum Requirement):

Applicants must be 15 years of age or older. Previous experience or formal training such as an associate degree in child development or related field is preferred. Recent childcare experience is appreciated.

Must be able to relate well to children and families, be sensitive to their needs and moods, and be able to work both as a team member and uphold individual responsibilities.

Licensure/Certification Requirement(s):

CPR/AED and First Aid certification required upon hire or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Cost covered by Family Wellness.