Substitute Teacher - Preschool & Infant Care

About the role

Portland Jewish Academy's Preschool program supports the development of young children in a vibrant, secure, inquiry-based environment. We promote confidence, curiosity, awareness, exploration, problem solving, and social growth. It is our conviction that children are capable and independent, and this is reflected across all developmental domains of learning. Children are encouraged to make choices, practice individual decision-making, and develop a sense of themselves as capable and as self-advocates. Children are viewed as thinkers, reflecting on their world, and as empathetic individuals who care for and engage with their peers and contribute to the community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children in assigned classroom.
• Work closely with co-teachers in implementing planned lesson. Complete records as directed.
• Lead and participate in all classroom and play activities; respond to behavioral issues as they arise. Supervise children to ensure safe play. Effectively communicate with children at their individual developmental level. Model appropriate problem solving behavior. Implement discipline and safety measures as necessary.
• Observe, evaluate and communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff. Maintain confidentiality.
• Serve meals in accordance with proper hygiene standards; maintain food handler’s card.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED;
• At least one year of qualifying experience working with children 6 months to 6 years old;
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler’s certifications;
• Current enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an environment that is quite noisy and busy, and may include exposure to biological conditions including body fluids and waste, germs, and childhood illnesses.
• Physical requirements include lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, reaching, standing, climbing and walking.
• Work requires vision and hearing within normal ranges. Work requires speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with students.

Pay

$25/hour

Schedule

Details not specified