Substitute Teacher: Infant Lead Subs Especially Needed

Thetreehousenurseryandpreschool; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treehouse in Milwaukie, Oregon is seeking Substitute Teachers to cover infant classrooms as needed. This on-call role supports one or more classrooms, with a focus on Waldorf-inspired outdoor education and safety.

Infant lead subs are especially in demand. Pay ranges from $21 to $24 per hour and opportunities for training certifications follow hire.

Qualifications

• Infant lead subs must be “Teacher Qualified” through the Early Learning Division.
• Certifications may be completed after hire: Pediatric CPR and First Aid, ICCHS, Safe Sleep Training, and other child-care related trainings.

Responsibilities

• Substitute in one, two, or all three infant/toddler classrooms.
• Shifts are on call or pre-scheduled; infant lead subs are especially needed.
• Participate in the Substitute Collective and contribute to Waldorf-inspired, outdoor learning environments.

Education

Teacher Qualified through the Early Learning Division

Job description

Forest Garden Substitute Teachers, Infant Lead Subs Especially Needed!

About Us

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

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.

Names, emails, and job titles of three work or teaching references

How has your experience prepared you for this role?

We follow Waldorf philosophy and an emergent curriculum. How would your approach combine with ours?

What is your experience with or awareness of Forest School and outdoor education?

How could your interests and skills enrich our program?

Infant applicants only: What is your knowledge and experience of RIE? What makes an ideal infant teacher, including the joys and the difficulties?

Qualified applicants will be offered an initial interview before being invited to complete a working interview. Incomplete applications will be dismissed.