Preschool Teacher - Temporary; Internal GSD

Position: Preschool Teacher - Temporary (Internal GSD Employees)
This is an internal Gladstone School District employee recruitment opportunity.

Classification:
Licensed

Work Year:
Regular Academic Year (194 Contract Days; 0.890 FTE, 7.12 Hours)

Supervisor:
Building Administrator

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 8 hours per day. Friday, 4 hours per day.

FTE: .89

Final date to receive applications:
June 24th, 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Gladstone Center for Children & Families has an opening for 1 (one) full time Pre-School Teacher.

Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact human Resources to discuss your application.

Placement on salary scale is determined on education and experience.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Job Goal:
To actively engage in or assist in the teaching of preschool-age students, leading them
toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional and
psychological growth and maturation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Oregon teacher license acceptable to Teacher Standards and Practice Commission for position assignment in PK-5

Satisfactorily perform the requirements of the position as described in the job description.

Early Childhood background , evident in both classroom experience and education.

Possess the emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task except for temporary disability.

Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including [communities of color], in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia-inspired, inquiry-based approaches to early childhood education preferred.

Essential Functions:

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Develops and maintains a classroom learning environment conducive to effective learning.

Flexibly applies inquiry-based learning theory, and employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the capabilities, interests and motivations of individual students and the learning community to plan a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.

Using a variety of observation and documentation tools as provided to the program, assesses the development and learning of students on a regular basis, and uses the compiled information to plan instruction, and to maintain such records as required by the Preschool Promise grant.

Develops and maintains the classroom in accordance with Oregon ODE/ELD health and safety requirements as well as all relevant early learning and public education requirements and standards.

Works in partnership with program consultants, classroom assistants, and other support staff (ELD specialists, classroom volunteers, etc.) to implement inquiry approaches and to maintain a learning environment for playful inquiry and exploration supporting all learners.

Works collaboratively with staff, families and with GCCF partner agencies as needed to support children's learning and development. Functions of this family-focused collaboration include establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with staff, students and their families concerning both the physical, cognitive and social and emotional development of students; working in partnership with GCCF agencies to support GTP enrollment; conducting developmental screenings;

connecting families to needed resources; planning and implementing family engagement activities, and other GCCF partnership activities designed to support children and families.

Supports the transition of children and families to kindergarten.

Attends teaching team, GSD faculty and building meetings, carries out co-curricular activities, and serves on school and district committees upon request.

Strives to achieve professional growth through an ongoing program designed to supplement and enhance teacher ability.

Contributes to community professional development sessions offered at GCCF and in the GTP classroom.

Supervises students in and out of the classroom.

Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

Assists in preparing budget and instructional material requests for inclusion in the district budget.

Carries out any other job-related duties as assigned by administrative request.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful completion of required educational program related to assignment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks as appropriate
• Demonstration of ability to manage…