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at Kaniksu Community Health in Sandpoint, Idaho, United States
Preschool Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$38,417 / year median in Idaho
+14% projected growth
Job Description
at Kaniksu Community Health in Sandpoint, Idaho, United States Job Description 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