Childcare Teacher

Childcare TeacherKaniksu 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 0-5 years 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 trainingEducation Assistance and Guided Career PathwaysPaid Personal and Vacation LeaveMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance4% 401K employer matchYear round, affordable on-site childcareAs a Childcare Teacher at the KCH Kid's Club, a typical day may include:Provide basic needs for childrenProvide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activitiesAdapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of childrenDevelop and maintain positive communication and relationships with children and parentsMaintain a clean and tidy classroomEncourage children to interact with each other to develop social skillsProvide appropriate supervision for children at all timesMaintain inventory system for classroom materials and suppliesFacilitate various activities for children including songs, games and art project activitiesFirst 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 classroomsExperience Needed to Land this Gig:High School or equivalent requiredAt least one year childcare experience preferred, however not essential – full training will be providedAbility to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learningBasic understanding of child behavior and learning patternsAbility to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all timesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to set rules and guidelines for children to followSolid organizational skills and ability to maintain a tidy and neat classroomPlease note: This position will require a state and federal background check to be completed and registration with Idaho STARS.Work Schedule:Full TimeNo. of Hours - 404 days/week