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

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. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions. We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

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 are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and 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
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club

As a Childcare Assistant – After School Care, a typical day might include of 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 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.

Experience Needed to Land this Gig:

• High School or equivalent required

• At least one year childcare experience preferred

• Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conductive 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

• State registered with Idaho STARS and current background check preferred

Work Schedule:

Part Time

Tuesday to Friday – 2.30pm – 6.30pm - during school year

Monday to Friday – All day – during school breaks and summer vacation