Childcare Teacher

Kaniksu Community Health; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

4% 401K match

On-site childcare for staff

Comprehensive on-the-job training

Paid personal and vacation leave

Job summary

Kaniksu Community Health is seeking a dedicated Childcare Teacher in Idaho to support on-site childcare for team members. Position focuses on safe, engaging activities and supportive routines in a family-oriented center.

The role requires a state and federal background check and Idaho STARS registration; full training provided. Join a nonprofit with a strong community spirit and a focus on growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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, 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.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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