Substitute Teacher - Preschool & Infant Care

​​​ Job Title

• Substitute
• Teacher:
• Preschool &
• Infant
• Care
• WAGE: $25/hour
• ABOUT
• PJA: 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. It is because of our educators that our program thrives.

Job summary

• The Substitute Classroom Teacher is responsible to follow lesson plans and ensure continuity in classroom lessons and activities while the classroom instructor is away. This position maintains an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, social and emotional development of students in classrooms and in a variety of other school-related settings.
• Essential
• Responsibilities &
• DUTIES: (These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all the duties the position may be assigned to perform.) Maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children in assigned classroom. Execute each day’s activities as directed. 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

High School Diploma or GED; AND At least one year of qualifying experience working with children 6 months to 6 years old; AND Current First Aid ,CPR and Food Handler’s certifications; AND 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.