What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Community - Childcare Teachers position at Kaniksu Community Health?
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 0-5 years 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 PTO
- Year round, affordable on-site childcare
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you thrive in nurturing, play-based environments where young children learn, grow, and thrive? We're building a Talent Community of dedicated Childcare Teachers to join our team as positions become available.
Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time opportunities, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Our Talent Community?
By joining our talent community, you’ll be among the first to be considered for upcoming roles that match your skills, experience, and availability.
About You:
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- 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
- First Aid and CPR certified preferred but not essential
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality care and education
Please note: All positions will require a state and federal background check to be completed and registration with Idaho STARS.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your availability, age group preference (if any) and why you're interested in joining our childcare team. We'll be in touch as soon as a position that suits your profile becomes available.
Work Schedule:
- Full Time or Part Time up to 40 hours/week
- 4x10s or 5x8s