On-Call Substitute - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Openings)

Mt. Hood Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Free Employee Assistance Program)

Sick leave

Oregon PERS retirement eligibility

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College is seeking substitutes for Head Start programs in East Portland, Gresham and surrounding areas. Positions are part-time and may be filled at multiple sites, including classroom and kitchen support roles.

Training and background checks are required, with duties spanning classroom routines, curriculum support, meal preparation, and site maintenance. Substitute staff work under the guidance of regular teachers and site staff, assisting with meals, activities, and daily

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation within 30 days of hire (TB screening, health appraisal)
• Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care licensing within 30 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out classroom schedule and daily routines as established by the regular classroom staff
• Assists in implementing a planned classroom curriculum
• Takes direction from the assigned teacher or other classroom staff
• Assists in preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and equipment
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance as required by the site
• Uses developmentally appropriate guidance following the program policy
• Prepares food for meals in a safe and sanitary environment following local and CACFP regulations
• Helps with setting up meals in the classroom and with meal cleanup
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral & written directions

Job description

Posted Date 8/16/2026

Description

For more information about the MHCC Head Start Program visit the website at https://mhccheadstart.org/

Job Summary And Responsibilities/Duties

Please note: We are hiring for multiple vacancies and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

Location: We are hiring for positions at our Head Start locations in East Portland, Gresham & surrounding areas.

Job Summary

Substitutes for a regular staff in the classroom or kitchen.

Essential Duties

• Assists in carrying out classroom schedule and daily routines as established by the regular classroom staff.
• Assists in implementing a planned classroom curriculum.
• Takes direction from the assigned teacher or other classroom staff.
• Assists in preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance as required by the site.
• Uses developmentally appropriate and positive guidance with children, and follows the program Child Guidance Policy.
• Prepares food for meals in a safe and sanitary environment following local and CACFP regulations.
• Helps with setting up the meals in the classroom and with meal clean up.

Additional Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Bilingual skills in English and another language that meets program and/or community needs

Additional Qualifications

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
  • TB screening
  • Health appraisal
• Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions

Works assigned schedule, and exhibits regular and predictable attendance. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time employees that includes access to a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sick leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for tuition-based classes, optional professional training, and longevity pay. For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here.

Salary16.30 - 16.30 Hour

Location

In-Person

Position Type

Part Time

Experience

Entry Level | More than 10 years

Job Category

Education & Training | Human Services | Other