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WORK WITH PURPOSE AT OWL HOUSE

Owl House Children’s Sanctuary is a play-based home childcare program in Hailey, ID, serving children ages 13 months to 5 years. Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment where children thrive through loving support, free play, and nourishing food.

We are seeking a patient, highly reliable Childcare Assistant to support our daily program. Above all, you must genuinely love being around young children and be looking for a stable, long-term role where you can grow with us over the coming years.

ROLE & SCHEDULE

  • Position: Home Childcare Assistant & Food Prep Support

  • Type: Year-round, long-term commitment preferred (not seasonal/summer-only)

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (7.5 paid hours daily; includes a 1-hour unpaid break from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

  • Compensation: Starting competitive wage; performance and pay reevaluation at 3 months.

WHO THRIVES HERE?

The ideal candidate brings a quiet, focused presence to our team. Rather than chatting with other staff, your eyes and ears remain entirely on the kids. You are highly coachable, welcome direct instructions and feedback, and take pride in adapting perfectly to our established daily routines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO EVERY DAY

  • Food Prep: Cook and serve daily whole-food meals while children watch or assist.

  • Cleaning & Laundry: Keep our home clean, sanitary, and orderly (dishes, laundry, cleaning kitchen/bathrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, and tidying play spaces).

  • Supervision: Maintain a low-chatter environment to monitor children's safety indoors and outside in the winter snow.

  • Adventurous Play: Comfortably supervise outdoor activities (zipline, low tree climbing, strider bikes) safely without being overly fearful.

  • Storytime (A Plus!): Bring a natural talent for sharing or making up stories throughout the day to engage the kids.

AS YOU GET SETTLED

After your initial onboarding, your role will naturally expand to include:

  • Handling non-emergency first aid (like bandaging small scrapes) once the children are fully comfortable with you. (Note: Assistance with true emergencies is expected as soon as your CPR/First Aid certification is completed),

  • Diaper changing and daily wellness routines,

  • Guided child conflict resolution, and

  • Logging daily updates in the Brightwheel app.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Long-Term Intent: A desire to stay and grow with our program for multiple years.

  • Passion & Patience: A genuine love for children ages 13 months to 5 years and an innate patience.

  • Reliability: Strict punctuality for the 8:30 AM start, excellent attendance, and proactive communication.

  • Physical Stamina: Ability to be on your feet most of the day, work outside in freezing weather, and safely lift children up to 40 lbs.

  • Background & CPR: Must pass a criminal background check and obtain CPR/First Aid certification prior to starting or immediately upon hire.

APPLY TODAY

To be considered for our Childcare Assistant position, please submit your current resume to Asia Alvey at OwlHouseChildrensSanctuary@gmail.com along with a brief note about why you're looking for a permanent role.