Child Care Provider - Part Time

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company is seeking staff to care for and educate children in a safe, nurturing setting. You will help design age-appropriate curricula, provide weekly lesson plans to families and participate in school events.

The role requires CPR/First Aid, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Training and ongoing development are part of the job, with a focus on safety and positive child outcomes.

Qualifications

• Fingerprint clearance and background checks required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Understanding of preschool and school-age children’s growth and development.
• Ability to work warmly, calmly and patiently with children.
• Analytical problem-solving and solution creation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on projects.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work under stress and maintain composure.
• Creative thinking and imaginative teaching approaches.
• Physical stamina: standing/walking for shift duration.
• Clear communication with parents/colleagues by phone and in person.
• Excellent customer relations in all situations, including conflicts.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform manual tasks as needed.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, safety and well-being of children.
• Provide a loving environment for learners.
• Set up the physical environment to meet needs of infants to school-age children.
• Help plan an educational curriculum.
• Assist in providing weekly lesson plans to parents and childcare Manager.
• Participate in family activities and school events.
• Attend monthly staff training meetings.
• Complete annual workshop training (4 hours).
• Responsible for closing the facility and maintaining the room and building.

Skills

Fingerprint clearance

CPR & First Aid certified

Organizational skills

Child development understanding

Warmth with children

Problem solving

Independence

Confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Stress management

Creativity

Mobility

Conflict management

Team communication

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, safety and well being of children
• Provide a loving environment
• Set up physical environment to meet the needs of infants, preschool or school-aged children
• Help plan an educational curriculum
• Help provide weekly lesson plans to parents and childcare Manager
• Participate in family activities, which include Christmas program, snacks with parents, summer picnic and parent appreciation nights
• Attend monthly staff training meetings
• Complete workshop training of 4 hours per year
• Responsible for closing of facility, which includes room maintenance and locking of building

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, safety and well being of children
• Provide a loving environment
• Set up physical environment to meet the needs of infants, preschool or school-aged children
• Help plan an educational curriculum
• Help provide weekly lesson plans to parents and childcare Manager
• Participate in family activities, which include Christmas program, snacks with parents, summer picnic and parent appreciation nights
• Attend monthly staff training meetings
• Complete workshop training of 4 hours per year
• Responsible for closing of facility, which includes room maintenance and locking of building

Qualifications

• Fingerprint clearance and Criminal Record checks
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Organizational skills
• Demonstrated understanding of preschool and school-age children’s growth and development
• Ability to work with children warmly, calmly, and unhurriedly
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Ability to work independently and follow through on projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive areas
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under stress
• Strong creativity skills
• Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift
• Communicate (hearing, speech and written) with individuals in person and by phone in a tactful and courteous manner
• Strong customer relation skills for all situations, including conflicts
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy