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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 preschool teachers provide a child centric approach to care in accordance with appropriate Idaho state provider: child ratio requirements.

As a Preschool Teacher at Kaniksu, it's not a job, it is an opportunity to grow your career as a teaching professional.

The benefits of working for the KCH Kid's Club include:

+ 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

As a Lead Preschool 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

Monday to Friday - 11.30am to 6.30pm