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Job description
Preschool Substitute Teacher
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.
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.
Essential Functions:
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.
Secondary Functions:
Support the teaching team to complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including archiving weekly lesson plans and student/staff attendance.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
High School or GED
Less than one year of experience is required
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements:
In-person, classroom setting with daily time outdoors
Physical: Positions at this level require some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level.
Mental: Duties are mostly comprised of routine and repeated tasks
Environment: There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, or interactions with angry or hostile people
Schedule: The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.
What We Offer:
Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Required Engagement:
Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO's mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.
How To Apply:
Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
For questions about this position, please email
IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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