Preschool Substitute Teacher

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POSITION: Preschool Substitute Teacher

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Hourly/Grade 10

WAGE: Starting at $22.06 per hour

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: IRCO Early Beginnings Preschool at Glisan Landing

385 NE 75th Ave, Portland, OR 97213

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: Hourly: On Call without benefits

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (2)

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Preschool for All

SECTOR/DIVISION: Preschool/Early Learning Services

REQUIREMENTS: High level proficiency in written and spoken English; bilingual

preferred. Registration in the Central Background Registry.

Completion of required health and safety trainings before working with children.

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
The Preschool Team’s purpose is to provide safe and full participation in learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, and gentle guidance for the children in their care.

Position Summary
The Preschool Substitute Teacher works under the guidance of the Preschool teaching team to support the wellbeing and development of the children in their care while following Oregon state licensing guidelines and early childhood best practices.

Essential Functions

• Support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of students under the guidance of the Preschool teaching team.
• Maintain an environment that is welcoming, clean, organized, and safe for all children.
• Promote a multilingual/multi-background, family-engaged environment.
• Adhere to all Preschool Promise and Oregon Child Care Center licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., restroom use, feeding, dressing); support children to build independence and develop healthy habits.
• Promote health and safety by following cleaning and sanitizing procedures throughout the day and when closing the classroom.
• Observe strict confidentiality with records of children's health, development, and medication administration following IRCO Preschool Policies and Procedures.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care and friendly service.

Secondary Functions

• Support the teaching team to complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including archiving weekly lesson plans and student/staff attendance.