Childcare Teacher - Infant Room

Kaniksu Community Health•Sandpoint, ID

39d•Onsite

About The Position

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, 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 0-5years 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 - Infant Room 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 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 As a Childcare Teacher - Infant Room at the KCH Kid’s Club, a typical day may include:

Requirements

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.

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