• Summer Childcare Teacher

    Kaniksu Community Health (Sandpoint, ID)


    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. Our Kid's Club also offers a Summer Camp for school aged children up to 10 years old.

     

    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.

     

    We are seeking high energy, enthusiastic and responsible Summer Childcare Teacher. This position will work across our Infant Rooms, Toddler Rooms and Preschool Rooms.

    As a Summer Childcare Teacher at the KCH Kid's Club, a typical day may include:

    + Provide basic needs for children

    + Supervise and engage with children during daily activities, ensuring their safety and well-being

    + Lead age-appropriate games and activities including arts and crafts and walking field trips

    + Prepare for a very structured full day of activities for children ages 5-10 years

    + Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among the children

    + Develop and maintain positive communication and relationships with children and parents

    + Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times

    + Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies

    + 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

    Experience Needed to Land this Gig:

    + High School or equivalent required

    + 18 years or older

    + Love working with children of all ages

    + Experience working with children with special needs would be advantageous, however not essential

    + 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

    + Available for 11 weeks

    + Have CPR/ First aid training (or be willing to complete the required courses)

     

    Please note: This position will require a state and federal background check to be completed and registration with Idaho STARS.

    Work Schedule:

    Temporary – approximately June to August 2025

     

    No. of Hours – 40

     

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