Child Care Teacher

 

 

 

Position Summary:

Provides a safe, stimulating environment for young children.  Creates and implements activities and lesson plans that simultaneously engage and educate children. 

 

Responsibilities:

Incorporates child development using a child’s natural inclination to play
Conducts individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills
Provides diverse basic care needs, including preparing and supplying proper nutrition, performing cleaning duties and dealing with behavioral issues
Communicate with parents to discuss a child's educational development
Maintains appropriate records of attendance and activities
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
6 months of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferred
Teacher/Care Provider license issued by the City of Coeur d’Alene within 10 days of hire
Pediatric First Aid CPR AED card required within 10 days of hire

Working Conditions:

Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling climbing and twisting

 

About Kootenai Health: 

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider. 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: 

 

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.  

Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

 

Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.  

Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

 

An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching 

 

Robust and interactive employee referral program 

 

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!  

 

Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.  

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. 

 

And much more 

 

Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more