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 Lead 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 Personal and Vacation Leave + 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 No. of Hours - 40 4x10s