Daycare Teacher - Part Time Afternoons ($12.90)

Melaleuca•Idaho Falls, ID

3d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

“Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals” Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company. We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue consistently hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 5,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for an outstanding Child Care Provider to be a part of our Day Care Team. Overview 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. In addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as: 401(k) with contribution match Tuition Reimbursement Longevity bonuses $100 free Melaleuca product every month Opportunities for pay increases

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