Forest Garden Substitute Teachers, Infant Lead Subs

The Treehouse: A Forest Garden School; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

The Treehouse: A Forest Garden School in Milwaukie, OR is seeking compassionate infant lead substitutes to join a Waldorf-inspired program serving families since 2010.

Shifts are on call or pre-scheduled; you may substitute one or more classrooms depending on education and experience. Pay ranges from $21 to $24 per hour and requires certifications that can be completed after hire.

Qualifications

• Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Oregon Food Handlers Card.
• Enrollment in the Background Registry.
• Intro to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS).
• Safe Sleep Training.
• Foundations for Learning.
• Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.
• RIE infant training (infant classroom only, can be completed after hire).
• Infant lead subs must be “Teacher Qualified” through the Early Learning Division.

Responsibilities

• Substitute in one, two, or all three classrooms depending on education and experience.
• Shifts are on call or pre-scheduled.

Job description

The Treehouse is a nonprofit, Waldorf-inspired program for children 6 weeks to 6 years, serving families since 2010. We steward a 1/3 acre forest garden where children learn outside in all weather for up to 6½ hours a day. Our focus is curiosity, security, beauty, and wonder, engaging the head, heart, and hands of every child.

The Role

Depending on your education and experience, you will sub in one, two, or all three of our classrooms. Shifts are on call or pre-scheduled. We need infant lead subs most, and we would love for you to join our Substitute Collective.

Pay

$21 to $24/hr, based on experience and education.

Certifications (can be completed after hire)

• Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Oregon Food Handlers Card.
• Enrollment in the Background Registry.
• Intro to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS).
• Safe Sleep Training.
• Foundations for Learning.
• Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.
• RIE infant training (infant classroom only, can be completed after hire).

Infant lead subs must be “Teacher Qualified” through the Early Learning Division.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry children and equipment (up to 40 lbs).
• Move safely over uneven terrain.
• Respond quickly to sounds and spot dangerous situations.
• Work outside in all weather for up to 8 hours, including 90+ degree days. We close for snow days.
• Exposure to common childhood illnesses is part of the job. Please consider whether this is the right fit if you are sensitive to heat or cold, or have a compromised immune system.