Early Childhood Support Teacher – Assistant, Break Support & Substitute

ChildRoots•Portland, OR

18d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

ChildRoots is hiring experienced early childhood educators for classroom support roles at its Southeast and Northwest Portland locations. Positions include Assistant Teacher, Break Support Teacher, full-time Substitute Teacher, and On-Call Substitute Teacher. Regular support positions are full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; on-call substitutes have flexible assignments without a regular or guaranteed schedule. Assignments may span classrooms, age groups, and locations. Southeast and Northwest centers serve children from infancy through age five, while the Fremont location serves children approximately ages two through five. Support teachers work under Lead Teachers and receive coaching, professional development, and support from managers. Starting compensation is $23.16 per hour for applicants who meet minimum qualifications. Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment classification and scheduled hours.

Requirements

Oregon Registry Online (ORO) Step 4 or higher.
At least two years of experience working in an early childhood education classroom.
Current enrollment in Oregon's Central Background Registry (CBR), or ability to complete enrollment and obtain required clearance before beginning work.
Ability to meet applicable Oregon Office of Child Care qualification requirements.
Understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
Ability to work collaboratively, communicate professionally, and respond flexibly to classroom needs.
Active CBR number.
Applicants must complete applicable Oregon early childhood education training and certification requirements, including Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification through an accepted course; Oregon Food Handler Card; Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety; Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Prevention Is Better than Treatment; Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants; and any additional required Oregon Safety Set training. The posting also states these online trainings are required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multiple age groups, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Familiarity with play-based, inquiry-driven, or child-centered educational approaches.
Curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a genuine appreciation for the capabilities of young children.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, responsive care and educational support for young children.
Help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environments.
Support developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
Encourage children's curiosity, independence, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth.
Collaborate with Lead Teachers and other classroom staff to maintain consistent routines and expectations.
Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Communicate effectively with classroom teams and school leadership.
Maintain classroom health, safety, supervision, and sanitation standards.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Adapt to the needs of different classrooms and age groups when assigned to a support or substitute position.
For break support assignments, provide coverage across approximately two to three classrooms during teacher breaks.
For substitute assignments, provide classroom coverage based on daily staffing needs.

Benefits

Standardized annual merit-based wage increases.
Annual Preschool for All (PFA) wage adjustments, as applicable.
Long-term commitment bonuses for teachers who remain with assigned child cohorts.
Medical and vision insurance, majority employer-paid, for eligible employees.
Dental insurance, majority employer-paid, for eligible employees.
Life insurance, 100% employer-paid.
401(k) retirement plan with generous company matching; the posting also states immediate, 100% vesting.
Paid time off, including 1–3 weeks per year depending on tenure, subject to eligibility.
25 paid holidays and all-school days off; the posting also mentions a weeklong winter break, subject to eligibility.
Company-provided continuing education, ongoing training, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth.
Full-time employees may enroll in insurance plans, including Providence Health with vision, naturopathic, chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage coverage, and Principal or Willamette Dental.