Daycare Teacher - Part Time Afternoons ($12.90)

Melaleuca•Idaho Falls, ID

6d•$13

About The Position

Koala Kids Academy needs you to provide a safe and loving environment for the children of Melaleuca's team members. In this role you will care for children that may range in ages from infants to 12 years old. You will ensure a clean, safe and appropriate environment and set up a physical environment to meet the needs of preschool or school age children. Under the direction of the Childcare Manager, you will plan and implement fun, educational programs geared to specific age group of the children. The starting pay for this position is $12.90.

Requirements

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

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