Preschool Substitute Teacher

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more o.org.

Part-time

Preschool Substitute Teacher

Hourly/Grade 10

Starting at $21.63 per hour

Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864

IRCO Early Beginnings Preschool at Glisan Landing

385 NE 75th Ave, Portland, OR 97213

Hourly:
On Call without benefits

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www.irco.org

Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

Preschool for All

Preschool/Early Learning Services

High level proficiency in written and spoken English; bilingual preferred. Registration in the Central Background Registry. Completion of required health and safety trainings before working with children.

The Preschool Team’s purpose is to provide safe and full participation in learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, and gentle guidance for the children in their care.

The Preschool Substitute Teacher works under the guidance of the Preschool teaching team to support the wellbeing and development of the children in their care while following Oregon state licensing guidelines and early childhood best practices.

• Support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of students under the guidance of the Preschool teaching team.
• Maintain an environment that is welcoming, clean, organized, and safe for all children.
• Promote a multilingual/multi-background, family-engaged environment.
• Adhere to all Preschool Promise and Oregon Child Care Center licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., restroom use, feeding, dressing); support children to build independence and develop healthy habits.
• Promote health and safety by following cleaning and sanitizing procedures throughout the day and when closing the classroom.
• Observe strict confidentiality with records of children’s health, development, and medication administration following IRCO Preschool Policies and Procedures.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care and friendly service.

• Support the teaching team to complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including archiving weekly lesson plans and student/staff attendance.

• High School or GED
• Less than one year of experience is required

• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry.
• Some coursework and/or community-based training in child development and early education theories and practices preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working with young children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of immigrant and refugee cultures and local populations.
• Bilingual in English and a second language preferred, and experience/ability to work in multi-background environment and communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Compassionate with the ability to adapt to stressful conditions and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently, and to meet commitments.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong intercultural communication skills with…