On-Call Substitute - Head Start & Early Head Start Job Clackamas area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: On-Call Substitute - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Openings)

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

* Please note:

the salary listed above is effective as of July 1, 2026.

Please note:

We are hiring for multiple vacancies and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

Location:

We are hiring for positions at our Head Start locations in East Portland, Gresham & surrounding areas.

Job Summary

Substitutes for a regular staff in the classroom or kitchen.

Essential Duties

Assists in carrying out classroom schedule and daily routines as established by the regular classroom staff.

Assists in implementing a planned classroom curriculum.

Takes direction from the assigned teacher or other classroom staff.

Assists in preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and equipment.

Assists with cleaning and maintenance as required by the site.

Uses developmentally appropriate and positive guidance with children, and follows the program Child Guidance Policy.

Prepares food for meals in a safe and sanitary environment following local and CACFP regulations.

Helps with setting up the meals in the classroom and with meal clean up.

Additional Duties

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with young children
Bilingual skills in English and another language that meets program and/or community needs

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

Additional Qualifications

Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
TB screening
Health appraisal
Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire
Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions

Works assigned schedule, and exhibits regular and predictable attendance. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.