Overview

Koala Kids Academy needs you to provide a safe and loving environment for the children of Melaleuca's team members. In this role you will care for children that may range in ages from infants to 12 years old. You will ensure a clean, safe and appropriate environment and set up a physical environment to meet the needs of preschool or school age children. Under the direction of the Childcare Manager, you will plan and implement fun, educational programs geared to specific age group of the children. The starting pay for this position is $12.90. In addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as: 401(k) with contribution match Tuition Reimbursement Longevity bonuses $100 free Melaleuca product every month Opportunities for pay increases

Responsibilities

Ensure the care, safety and well being of children Provide a loving environment Set up physical environment to meet the needs of infants, preschool or school-aged children Help plan an educational curriculum Help provide weekly lesson plans to parents and childcare Manager Participate in family activities, which include Christmas program, snacks with parents, summer picnic and parent appreciation nights Attend monthly staff training meetings Complete workshop training of 4 hours per year Responsible for closing of facility, which includes room maintenance and locking of building

Qualifications

Fingerprint clearance and Criminal Record checks CPR and First Aid certified Organizational skills Demonstrated understanding of preschool and school-age children’s growth and development Ability to work with children warmly, calmly, and unhurriedly Ability to analyze problems and create solutions Ability to work independently and professionally Ability to work independently and follow through on projects Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive areas Written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under stress Strong creativity skills Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift Communicate (hearing, speech and written) with individuals in person and by phone in a tactful and courteous manner Strong customer relation skills for all situations, including conflicts Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy

Why Melaleuca

Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind. This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices. Great culture  - flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation. Safe, uncrowded, affordable  - nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness -- social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away. Excellent  compen sation  - in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.