1.0 FTE Temporary Kindergarten Teacher for Irving Elementary School

Bethel School District 52•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for a temporary 1.0 Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for Irving Elementary School. Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to apply. We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Molly Lucas, Human Resource Specialist, by email or phone: [email protected] or 541.689.3280.

Requirements

Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by start of the school year.
Ability to implement Culturally Proficient skills and strategies.
Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks.
Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration.
Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to apply.
Candidates from non-traditional backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom.
Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues.
Recognize students’ different needs, abilities, and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities, and interests.
Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills.
Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals.
Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective.
Use data to inform instructional decisions.
Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you.
Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices.
Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player).
Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving.
Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education.
Schedule the workload, manage time and meet the needs of students, the school or a program.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Work with small groups and individual students.
Prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt, as needed, to meet the needs of students.
Interact positively with children and adults, and observe individual student abilities.
Work with a minimum of supervision.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, parents and co-workers.
Safely and proficiently operate standard office and audio-visual equipment, as required by the position.
Maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals.
Maintain regular, predictable and prompt attendance.

Benefits

Full family, medical, dental, and vision with PacificSource Insurance
Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program
Counseling Specialists
Music Specialists
PE Specialists
Free meals for all students, K - 12
Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses preparation courses at Willamette High School
Farm-to-school experiences for students through the Bethel Farm
Mentoring from a veteran teacher (for new teachers or those 1-2 years out of a teacher education program)
K-5 instructional coaching with a Literacy Coach
Week-long New Teacher Academy prior to in-service week
On-going coaching and support
Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues
Professional Development in the science of reading including word recognition and language comprehension strategies, explicit small group instruction, culturally responsive instructional practices, RTII and MTSS process and data analysis, equity and trauma informed practices, and professional learning communities.