Substitute

Clackamas County Children's Commission; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Clackamas County Children’s Commission seeks a Substitute for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Oregon. This role requires assisting classroom staff while working with children aged 0‑5. Candidates must have an AA Degree, CDA and enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry.

Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities and maintaining child observation. The position is on-call with a flexible schedule, allowing for a work-life balance.

Join our mission of fostering healthy early childhood development.

Qualifications

• Must enroll in the State of Oregon Central Background Registry.
• Obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
• No agency benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff with daily activities.
• Maintain visual observation of children at all times.
• Step in for Teacher during breaks.

Skills

Experience in early childhood education

Positive behavior intervention

Ability to work on a flexible schedule

Education

AA Degree

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Description

To provide assistance in the classroom as needed. Bring your passion, experience and education, in early childhood learning to support children and families in Early Head Start (ages 0‑3) and Head Start (ages 3‑5). We are a not‑for‑profit organization dedicated to healthy early childhood development and family engagement.

Position Details

Substitute for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Max work time: 18 hours per week. Each assignment should be a minimum of 4 hours.

Substitutes work on an on‑call, as needed (flexible) basis as a Classroom Aide. Qualified substitutes (with an AA Degree and/or CDA and experience) may fill in as an Assistant Teacher or Head Teacher.

Candidates must successfully enroll in the State of Oregon Central Background Registry and obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment. No Agency Benefits. On Call substitutes accrue sick leave according to the Oregon Sick Leave Law.

Clackamas County Children’s Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Classroom Functions

Classroom Aide

• Assist classroom staff in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules
• Work with classroom staff in maintaining visual observation of children at all times.
• Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children

Assistant Teacher

• Assist teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules
• Work with classroom staff in maintaining visual observation of children at all times.
• Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children
• Step in for Teacher during breaks and lunches

Additional Expectations

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, position‑related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
• Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

Code Of Conduct

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.

Confidentiality

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Training

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Working Conditions

Work with physically active three to five‑year‑old children for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5 hours). Extensive standing, walking. Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending.

Legal / Other

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Under Oregon statute, after July 1, 1996, an offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the results of criminal offender information record check and, possibly, fingerprinting, conducted on applicants for employment in early childhood services agencies. Applicants who have been convicted of certain offenses or who refuse to consent to such background checks will not be hired for this position. Continuation of all positions is contingent upon future funding.