Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Substitute Teacher

Company Background:

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Special Note on Central Background Registry Requirement:

In order to be offered any position within our Head Start program, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry. If you are not currently enrolled, you may still be considered for this position, but no offer of employment may be extended to you until this requirement has been completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit or call the Office of Child Care at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Job Position Description:

Are you a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to helping families thrive? We're seeking two Substitute Teachers for our Head Start Program. In this vital role, you'll step into classrooms as needed - building strong, caring relationships with kids and leading fun, age-appropriate learning experiences that help them grow. The hiring range is $22.86 – $25.15 an hour, depending on qualifications.

Abbreviated Duties List:

• In collaboration with regularly assigned classroom staff, maintain a safe, healthy, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment organized into functional areas.
• Assist in setting up environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day.
• Utilize lesson plans as prepared by the teacher or collaborate with the teaching team in the development of lesson plans if none are available.
• Follow established primary care-giving routines and appropriate practices with children ages 0-3 years.
• Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and areas to grow.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Assist with meal service as needed.

Abbreviated Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of one year experience teaching in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of children ages 0-5. Less than one year of experience may be accepted for applicants with higher levels of education beyond a CDA.
• Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Preschool or Infant/Toddler) or an Early Childhood Education Certificate; or other sufficient to be placed at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.

Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications:

• Current Oregon Registry Step Certificate (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire).
• First Aid/CPR certification or acquired within 30 days from date of hire.
• Food Handler's card acquired within 30 days from date of hire.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Associate's Degree in the field of Early Childhood Education OR an Associate's Degree out of the field that includes coursework sufficient to be placed at Step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, written and verbal.
• 2+ years experience teaching children ages 0 - 5 years of age.
• Prior Head Start program experience.

How to Apply: Apply online directly at The full job description and additional job details can be found there. Physical applications are also accepted at any of our Multi-Service Center locations.