Substitute Teacher

caowash; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

caowash in Hillsboro, OR is seeking two compassionate Substitute Teachers for our Head Start program. In this vital role, you'll step into classrooms as needed, build strong relationships with children aged 0-5, and lead age-appropriate learning activities.

The hiring range is $22.86 – $25.15 per hour, depending on qualifications. Applicants must enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry before an offer can be extended.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience teaching in a certified child care center or similar group care.
• CDA or ECE credential, or equivalent to Step 7+ on the Oregon Registry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Must pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks.
• Completion of Fit for Duty and TB Testing prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing classroom environment with organized areas.
• Assist in setting up indoor/outdoor environment for daily activities.
• Utilize or develop lesson plans with the teaching team if none exist.
• Follow primary caregiving routines for children ages 0‑3 years.
• Observe and record behaviors to identify strengths and growth areas.
• Promote parental involvement in the classroom.
• Assist with meal service as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professional boundaries with families

Education

CDA or ECE Certificate or equivalent to Step 7+

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred for Step 9+)

Job description

Job Title

Substitute Teacher

Special Note on Central Background Registry Requirement

In order to be offered any position within our Head Start program, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry. If you are not currently enrolled, you may still be considered for this position, but no offer of employment may be extended to you until this requirement has been completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit www.childcareinoregon.org or call the Office of Child Care at 1.800.556.6616.

Job Position Description

Are you a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to helping families thrive? We're seeking two Substitute Teachers for our Head Start Program. In this vital role, you'll step into classrooms as needed - building strong, caring relationships with kids and leading fun, age-appropriate learning experiences that help them grow. The hiring range is $22.86 – $25.15 an hour, depending on qualifications.

Abbreviated Duties List

• In collaboration with regularly assigned classroom staff, maintain a safe, healthy, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment organized into functional areas.
• Assist in setting up environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day.
• Utilize lesson plans as prepared by the teacher or collaborate with the teaching team in the development of lesson plans if none are available.
• Follow established primary care‑giving routines and appropriate practices with children ages 0‑3 years.
• Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and areas to grow.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Assist with meal service as needed.

Abbreviated Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of one year experience teaching in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of children ages 0‑5. Less than one year of experience may be accepted for applicants with higher levels of education beyond a CDA.
• Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Preschool or Infant/Toddler) or an Early Childhood Education Certificate; or other sufficient to be placed at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.

Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications

• Current Oregon Registry Step Certificate (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire).
• First Aid/CPR certification or acquired within 30 days from date of hire.
• Food Handler's card acquired within 30 days from date of hire.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Associate's Degree in the field of Early Childhood Education OR an Associate's Degree out of the field that includes coursework sufficient to be placed at Step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, written and verbal.
• 2+ years experience teaching children ages 0 - 5 years of age.
• Prior Head Start program experience.