Floater Teacher / In-House Substitute 2026-2027

Knova Learning•Portland, OR

11h•$42,211 - $79,678•Onsite

About The Position

Rockwood Preparatory Academy is hiring a Floater Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. We are a K-5 charter school in the Rockwood neighborhood of Portland, serving students in the Reynolds School District. Our mission is simple: every student who walks through our doors leaves with rock-solid reading, writing, arithmetic, and spelling skills. We run a Direct Instruction model, which means our curriculum is structured, proven, and always focused on student achievement. We believe that where a child comes from has nothing to do with what they're capable of - and we build our school around that belief every single day. That's not just something we say. It shows up in our data, in our classrooms, and in the students who leave RPA reading well above grade level. The Floater Teacher is one of the most important people in the building. When a teacher is absent or out on leave, you step in and keep instruction on track. When an instructional aide or office staff member is out, you cover that too. No two days look exactly alike, and that's the point. You'll get to know every grade level, every team, and every corner of the school in a way almost nobody else does. If that kind of variety sounds good to you, keep reading.

Requirements

Oregon Teaching License required.
Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
Strong organizational skills.
Comfort with technology.
Pass a background check.
Ability to adapt quickly.
Ability to stay calm when plans shift.
Ability to step confidently into an unfamiliar classroom.
Belief that all children are capable of high levels of achievement when given the right instruction and support.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage wherever it's needed on a given day, which could mean leading a kindergarten reading group in the morning and supporting a 4th grade math lesson in the afternoon.
Implement the Direct Instruction curriculum across grade levels and subjects.
Step into instructional aide and front office roles when those staff are out.
Keep the day moving so students never lose instructional time.
Pick up Direct Instruction scripts and systems quickly and follow them with fidelity.
Maintain professionalism, follow-through, and flexibility.
Demonstrate a genuine investment in the Rockwood community.