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 8 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.
