Substitute - Portland

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Excellent medical benefits

Dental and Vision insurance options

403(b) retirement with generous match

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligibility under Public Service

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking Substitute Teachers for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the Portland area. These on-call positions support classroom staff to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment for children birth through age 5 and their families.

Responsibilities include providing coverage, upholding program standards, and collaborating with teams to promote child development. Employment offers flexible scheduling with a focus on staff coverage and program needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or be enrolled in a CDA or GED program; complete within 2 years of hire.
• CDA or equivalent, or an Associate’s degree in ECE or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of center-based teaching, early intervention, home visiting or related work with children and families preferred.
• Must pass criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on state or federal suspension or disbarment lists.
• ECE employee must pass pre-employment physical and TB screen; must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations.
• Must be able to exert significant physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary for meetings/trainings but not a primary responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff coverage as needed to assist classroom staff.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment in center-based classrooms.
• Support growth and development of children and families in line with Head Start standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Cultural awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or ECE credential / Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree in any area preferred

1 year related teaching/childcare experience

Job description

Substitute Teachers

Head Start / Early Head Start

** Portland area **

Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5.

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing staff coverage, where and when needed, in order to assist classroom staff in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment, primarily in a center-based classroom, for the overall growth and development of children & families in accordance with the Family and Early Childhood Education program plan, Head Start Performance Standards, State of Maine licensing rules, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.

Schedule

** : These areon-call positions to cover staff absences. **** The working hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but there is the ability for a flexible schedule.**

Location

various classroom locations in the greater Portland area.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent or be attending high school or be enrolled in a GED preparation program, or be enrolled in a CDA credential program (all must be completed within 2 years of hire).
• A CDA or equivalent, or an Associate’s degree in ECE or equivalent, or Baccalaureate in any area preferred.
• 1 year of center-based teaching, early intervention, home visiting or community based work related to infants/toddlers, preschoolers, & their families preferred.
• Knowledge of the important role that culture plays in child & family development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with complex information to address challenging situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams.
• Commitment to social justice and the mission of Head Start.
• Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• ECE employee must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.
• ECE must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations.
• Must be able to exert significant physical effort with frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primarily and essential job responsibility.

Benefits

Our benefits include but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement –offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports.Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self‑efficiency.TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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