Preschool Teacher

Kaniksu Community Health • Sandpoint, ID

49d • Onsite

About The Position

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 for the children of our team members. Our Kid’s Club, located in a newly opened, state-of-the-art building, provides a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 years are encouraged to learn and develop key skills through play-based activities. We pride ourselves on a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our dedicated preschool teachers employ a child-centric approach to care, adhering to appropriate Idaho state provider: child ratio requirements. This role is an opportunity to grow your career as a teaching professional.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required
• 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
• State and federal background check to be completed
• Registration with Idaho STARS

Nice To Haves

• At least one year childcare experience preferred, however not essential – full training will be provided

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
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive on the job training
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 4% 401K employer match
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED