Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.

The healthcare landscape is a tough one to navigate and a big part of what we do is untangle that mess for our patients, making an impact in their lives each and every day. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions.

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone.

We don't just say it. We prove it.

• In one year we decreased the rate of patients with uncontrolled diabetes by 20%.
• We rank in the top 10% of CHC's in the country for clinical quality.
• We report the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population.

But we're not just invested in our patients – we're invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our team members must know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 4% 401K employer match
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's Club

This job might be for you if:

• You like helping people. You are patient, level headed, and cool under pressure.
• You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions.
• You value doing the right thing over seeking to be right.
• You pay attention to the details - nothing is falling through the cracks on your watch.
• You think on our feet and communicate clearly.
• You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked.
• You are going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.

A Kaniksu Community Health Early Childhood Teacher is not just responsible for maintaining our high quality program and services offered, be able to creatively and positively instruct curriculum as outlined by the Childcare Center Director, as well as represent the business positively and professionally.

Infant and toddler teachers supervise, educate, and inspire children every day. Very young children need an enormous amount of care and attention to learn and develop appropriately. Infant and toddler teachers look after children, help them to learn and socialize, and supervise their play and activities. Infant and toddler teachers lead the educational and social development of these young children in varying working environments. YOU ARE an essential team member charged with assisting our employees in managing the care of their children at Kaniksu Community Health. As an Early Childhood Teacher a typical responsibilities might include:

• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
• 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 relationships with children and parents
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Help children reach developmental milestones
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans, develop curriculum and art project activities
• 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
• First aid: Early Childhood Teachers must have a good knowledge of child safety requirements and be up-to-date on first aid protocol.
• Excellent communication skills: As a representative of the childcare facility, you must be an excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with parents regarding updates with their student(s)

To land this gig, you need to have some experience helping people. It does not have to be traditional customer service experience. Just make sure we can see where you picked up your ability to help others in your cover letter or resume.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required
• At least one year childcare experience preferred
• Ability to foster a bun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Strong knowledge 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
• Desire to educate young children
• State registered with Idaho STARS and current background check preferred