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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 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 at the KCH Kid’s Club, a typical day may include: • 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 Experience Needed to Land this Gig: • 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. Work Schedule: Full Time No. of Hours - 40 4 days/week