at Kaniksu Community Health in Sandpoint, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.
The Kaniksu Community Health Kid’s Club provides affordable on-site childcare to the children of our team members. Our Kid’s Club, which is housed in a newly opened, purpose built, state of the art building, provides a fun, safe, nurturing environment where children between the ages of 0-5years are encouraged to learn and develop key skills through play based activities. At Kaniksu Community Health, we are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a “family” spirit. Our team of dedicated Childcare teachers provide a child centric approach to care in accordance with appropriate Idaho state provider: child ratio requirements.
As a Childcare Teacher at Kaniksu, it’s not a job, it is an opportunity to grow your career as a Childcare Professional.The benefits of working for the KCH Kid’s Club include:
+ Comprehensive on the job training
+ Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
+ Paid Personal and Vacation Leave
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
+ 4% 401K employer match
+ Year round, affordable on-site childcare
As a Childcare Teacher at the KCH Kid’s Club, a typical day may include:
+ Provide basic needs for children
+ Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
+ Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
+ Develop and maintain positive communication and relationships with children and parents
+ Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
+ Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
+ Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
+ Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
+ Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and art project activities
+ First aid: must have a good knowledge of child safety requirements and be up-to-date on first aid protocol.
+ Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
Experience Needed to Land this Gig:
+ High School or equivalent required
+ At least one year childcare experience preferred, however not essential – full training will be provided
+ Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
+ Basic understanding of child behavior and learning patterns
+ Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Good analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow
+ Solid organizational skills and ability to maintain a tidy and neat classroom
Please note: This position will require a state and federal background check to be completed and registration with Idaho STARS.
Work Schedule:
Full Time
No. of Hours – 40
4 days/week
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