Summer Camp Teacher - Kaniksu Community Health

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.  Our Kid's Club also offers a Summer Camp for school aged children up to 10 years old.

At Kaniksu Community Health, we are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a 'family' spirit. Our team of dedicated Childcare teachers provide a child centric approach to care in accordance with appropriate Idaho state provider: child ratio requirements.

We are seeking high energy, enthusiastic and responsible Summer Camp Teacher. This role will play a vital role in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for children attending our summer camp.

As a Summer Camp Teacher at the KCH Kid's Club, a typical day may include:

• Provide basic needs for children
• Supervise and engage with children during daily activities, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Lead age-appropriate games and activities including arts and crafts and walking field trips
• Prepare for a very structured full day of activities for children ages 5-10 years
• Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among the children
• Develop and maintain positive communication and relationships with children and parents
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
• 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

Experience Needed to Land this Gig:

• High School or equivalent required
•  18 years or older
• Love working with children of all ages
• Experience working with children with special needs would be advantageous, however not essential
• 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
• Available for 11 weeks
• Have CPR/ First aid training (or be willing to complete the required courses)

Please note:  This position will require a state and federal background check to be completed and registration with Idaho STARS.

Work Schedule:

Temporary – June to August 2024

No. of Hours – 40

4x10s - Tuesday to Friday