Substitute

SUBSTITUTE - Infant/Toddler and Preschool (Clackamas County locations)

Use your energy and experience in early childhood learning to support children and families as a Classroom Aide or Assistant Teacher Substitute. We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to healthy early childhood development and family engagement.

We are currently hiring for the position of Substitute for our Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

** Max Work Time: 18 Hours per week. Each assignment should be a minimum of 4 hours.**

REPORTS TO: Education Supervisor

SUPERVISES: No direct reports

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt; Non-represented

DURATION: On-call up to 18 hours per week

PAY: Classroom Aide - $16.25 per hour

Assistant Teacher - $19.78 per hour. This position requires a CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To provide assistance in the classroom as needed. Bring your passion, experience and education, in early childhood learning to support children and families in Early Head Start (ages 0-3) and Head Start (ages 3-5). We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to healthy early childhood development and family engagement.

ESSENTIAL CLASSROOM FUNCTIONS:

Classroom Aide

• Assist classroom staff in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules
• Work with classroom staff in maintaining visual observation of children at all times.
• Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children

Assistant Teacher

• Assist teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules
• Work with classroom staff in maintaining visual observation of children at all times.
• Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children
• Step in for Teacher during breaks and lunches

Substitutes work on an on-call, as needed (flexible) basis as a Classroom Aide, qualified substitutes (with an AA Degree and/or CDA and experience) may fill in as an Assistant Teacher, or Head Teacher.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Classroom Aide Substitute

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED, equivalent or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire

• Knowledge of child development preferred
• Experience working with children ages 0 to 5 preferred

We give preference to qualified current and former program parents

Assistant Teacher Substitute

Education and Experience

• Child Development Associate (CDA); Associates or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable group care program.

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Because our vision is for a community in which ALL children have the best possible opportunity to succeed, we seek to confront racism, discrimination, and prejudice in all forms.

• We continue to educate ourselves so that we may effectively engage in conversations and actions that lead to real change.
• We remain committed to listening to one another, intending first to understand.
• We work to ensure that our leadership, staff, and culture reflect the diverse needs of the children and families that we serve.
• We continue to solicit feedback and ensure accountability at all levels, believing these are critical elements for cultivating an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect.

We have much to learn and much to do, desiring to be part of the solutions that will lead to safety, social justice, and a better, kinder world.

No Agency Benefits. On Call substitutes accrue sick leave according to the Oregon Sick Leave Law.

Clackamas County Childrens Commission is an equal opportunity employer.