Child Care Services Coordinator

Child Care Services Coordinator

Application Deadline: April 1st

Position Summary
Coordinates functions within Kootenai Kids Childhood Development Center. Assists the manager in program planning through administering applicable resources and ensuring that operations meet state and local regulatory requirements. Provides a safe, caring, and efficient learning environment for children.

Responsibilities
Provides care and maintains a safe environment for all children in the facility
Assists the manager with staffing, Kronos, and performance appraisals and participates in 2nd level coaching and/or disciplinary actions with the manager and People Services
Maintains infection control within the facility, adhering to state and organization policy and procedures
Coordinates facility supply and food orders
Oversees opening and/or closing procedures for the facility, ensuring facility is secure and alarms are activated as appropriate
Coordinates facility waitlist, organizes annual school roster, and communicates with families regarding process
Manages student registration processes, including door code assignment, schedules, fingerprinting, and contact information
Coordinates facility activities, including but not limited to student portfolios and scrapbooks, picture day, and holiday activities
Supports conversations and communications with parents, escalating as required
Supports facility audits and inspections, serving as a lead as needed
Fosters and drives team engagement and communication through support of organization/department initiatives
Performs duties of Child Care Teacher as needed or assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in related field or equivalent education/related experience required
Minimum 5 years' experience in related field required
Teacher/Care Provider license issued by the City of Coeur d' Alene within 10 days of hire
Idaho Stars program/PDS certified
CPR/AED/First Aid for the Adult, Child and Infant required

Working Conditions
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Must be able to bend, and stoop or crouch

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.