What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Teacher position at Kaniksu Community Health?
Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award-winning Community Health Center providing integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.
The Kaniksu Community Health Kid's Club offers affordable on-site childcare to the children of our team members.
Our state-of-the-art facility provides a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 years develop key skills through play-based activities.
We're proud of our positive and engaged team with a 'family' spirit, built on child-centric care and Idaho state provider-to-child ratio requirements.
Job Description:
As a Childcare Teacher - Infant Room at Kaniksu, you'll grow your career as a dedicated Childcare Professional.
This role involves:
- Providing basic needs and tools for children during learning and play activities
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet individual interests and learning styles
- Maintaining positive communication and relationships with children and parents
- Ensuring a clean and tidy classroom environment
- Fostering social skills through interactive activities
- Providing appropriate supervision and first aid when needed
You'll also be responsible for establishing and enforcing rules of behavior and maintaining an inventory system for classroom materials.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive on-the-job training
- Education assistance and guided career pathways
- Paid PTO
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 4% 401K employer match
- Affordable on-site childcare throughout the year
Requirements:
- High school or equivalent required
- At least one year of childcare experience (full training provided)
- Ability to create a fun and safe learning environment
- Basic understanding of child behavior and learning patterns
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to set rules and guidelines for children
Please note: This position requires a state and federal background check and registration with Idaho STARS.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours/week, with a 4x10 schedule.
